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OV06 BVB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

229,164 mi
Last recorded229,164 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 BVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 229,164 miles

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

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

Front under-tray fitted

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all underneath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames )

Fail 6 Aug 2024 229,084 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front under-tray fitted

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all underneath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames )

Pass 12 Apr 2023 222,526 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 222,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 210,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 210,414 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 202,586 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 193,690 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 193,690 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 178,496 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake hoses perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 163,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 163,260 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 146,998 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front tyre tread depths low

Fail 16 Feb 2017 146,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front tyre tread depths low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 130,359 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 114,862 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 114,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 99,087 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,664 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,837 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 46,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,279 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 34,279 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OV06 BVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV06 BVB, 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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OV06 BVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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