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OY06 RYG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,167 mi
Last recorded195,167 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 RYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 195,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 191,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 187,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 183,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 183,179 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 177,408 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 177,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 169,518 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyes just met requirements 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slightly corroded both front and rear

Pass 11 Apr 2019 163,844 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r, o/s/r and also o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Apr 2019 163,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r, o/s/r and also o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

all four tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Apr 2018 157,778 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 20 Apr 2017 150,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres bold on outer edges 225/45/17

Fail 20 Apr 2017 150,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres bold on outer edges 225/45/17

Pass 12 Apr 2016 145,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 145,724 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,342 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 140,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 132,871 miles

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

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

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)

all tyres wearing unevenly wheel allignment fault

Pass 26 Apr 2013 127,967 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 122,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,102 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 106,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 82,964 miles

scratches/dents throughout bodywork

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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OY06 RYG 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 70.8%.

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 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 OY06 RYG, 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 OY06 RYG registered?

OY06 RYG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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