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LM06 VBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,362 mi
Last recorded202,362 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 202,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 194,335 miles

Front both side front brake discs edges corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper demange

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2023 194,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both side front brake discs edges corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper demange

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 187,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2022 187,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 175,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 169,797 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 169,797 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 162,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 125,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 104,207 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 104,207 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside wing mirror glass broken

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge and has inner sidewall damage

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 1 Nov 2014 87,255 miles

advise both front tyres both have damage on sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 69,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,091 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 29,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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LM06 VBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 73,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM06 VBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM06 VBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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