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M28 GEL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,622 mi
Last recorded97,622 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 GEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 97,622 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm with the ball joint acting downwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and no longer securing exhaust. exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 97,620 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm with the ball joint acting downwards (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded and no longer securing exhaust. exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,118 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 94,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,507 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 91,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 90,507 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 90,507 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 77,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,326 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,755 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,455 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slighty damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 50,257 miles

Oil leak

both front spot lights broken

cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 25 May 2011 41,594 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,033 miles

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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M28 GEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M28 GEL, 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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What year was M28 GEL registered?

M28 GEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is M28 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 GEL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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