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MB05 GAL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,577 mi
Last recorded133,577 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 133,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 133,534 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 133,472 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 133,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 122,218 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 115,183 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 108,485 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 99,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,758 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,077 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,076 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,548 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 51,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MB05 GAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MB05 GAL, 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 MB05 GAL registered?

MB05 GAL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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The MOT history for MB05 GAL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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