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OA51 SSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,856 mi
Last recorded182,856 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA51 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 182,856 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 171,788 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp dim

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension comps corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2024 171,768 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp dim

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension comps corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2023 164,950 miles

brakes pipes showing corrosion

front registration plate damaged

near side front tyre showing uneven wear

off side rear side light dim

Fail 18 Nov 2023 164,925 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

near side front tyre showing uneven wear

off side rear side light dim

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,897 miles

recommend wheel tracking inspection

slight screen damage , obstruction to off side of screen , recommend removal .

Fail 4 Nov 2022 160,897 miles

recommend wheel tracking inspection

slight screen damage , obstruction to off side of screen , recommend removal .

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,538 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

catching noise from offside rear brake

chip in screen

offside and nearside headlamps crazed and beam pattern blurred slightly

offside mirror glass deteriorated but still providing a view to the the rear

surface corrosion to all coil springs

Fail 22 Nov 2021 153,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40ZR17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside parking brake efficiency low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

catching noise from offside rear brake

chip in screen

offside and nearside headlamps crazed and beam pattern blurred slightly

offside mirror glass deteriorated but still providing a view to the the rear

parking pedal lever stiff to release when release handle operated

rear discs slightly worn/corroded

surface corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 20 Nov 2020 148,487 miles

all round brake pipes , at various points showing corrosion

brakes performance checked and passed foot brake 57 percent , parking brake 22 percent , all brakes locked out when placed under load , rear foot brake and parking brake very stiff to lockout , reommend a further assessment .

due to condition of brakes , recommend a further assessment of brakes to determine overall condition and remaining life , this should be done asap.

off side front door mirror insecure , glass deteriorated .recommend replacement complete mirror .

off side rear brake disc , inner face corroded .

slight play detected in steering rack arms

slight screen damage

under trays fitted not allowing a full assessment of various testable items .

Fail 14 Nov 2020 148,473 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front axle near side and off side . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under side , from under sheild area . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all round brake pipes , at various points showing corrosion

brakes performance checked and passed foot brake 57 percent , parking brake 22 percent , all brakes locked out when placed under load , rear foot brake and parking brake very stiff to lockout , reommend a further assessment .

due to condition of brakes , recommend a further assessment of brakes to determine overall condition and remaining life , this should be done asap.

off side front door mirror insecure , glass deteriorated .recommend replacement complete mirror .

off side rear brake disc , inner face corroded .

slight play detected in steering rack arms

slight screen damage

under trays fitted not allowing a full assessment of various testable items .

Pass 26 Oct 2019 138,524 miles

off side rear brake disc inner face showing corrosion , recommend a further brakes inspection to determine overall condition

off side rear foot brake and park brake did not lock out when tested under load .

rear brakes pipes showing corrosion, due to condition at the time of inspection , recommend brake pipe replacement asap.

rear tyres worn just off wear bar indicators , recommend tyre replacement within 1000 miles

vehicle has been road tested, recommend a further front suspension inspection in 3000 miles

Pass 30 Nov 2018 127,235 miles

off side dorr mirror glass , showing deterioration , to be replaced asap.

parking brake very stiff to lock out , near side rear .rear foot brakes did not lock out when tested under load . brakes system requires a further inspection to determine overall condition .

Fail 30 Nov 2018 127,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light refitted / insecure (4.1.2 (c))

off side dorr mirror glass , showing deterioration , to be replaced asap.

parking brake very stiff to lock out , near side rear .rear foot brakes did not lock out when tested under load . brakes system requires a further inspection to determine overall condition .

Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 114,420 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,309 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,725 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (by fuel tank )

o/s/r tyre worn to just over legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 62,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,028 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,028 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,400 miles

front cross strut bushes split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,822 miles

cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,188 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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OA51 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OA51 SSJ, 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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OA51 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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