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PKZ 8198

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKZ 8198
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 90,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

both headlamp covers have slight deterioration

undertrays

Fail 2 Jul 2026 90,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x brake pipes rear to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

both headlamp covers have slight deterioration

undertrays

Pass 31 Jul 2025 90,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 89,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears / above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 88,180 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear all suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 88,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear all suspension components corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 80,969 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sidea rear discs inner outer faces getting corroded /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides rear drive shafts corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 28 Jul 2022 80,969 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sidea rear discs inner outer faces getting corroded /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides rear drive shafts corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 67,433 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,433 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 12 Jul 2019 61,084 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 18 Jul 2018 51,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 51,235 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 47,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,523 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2014 40,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 36,002 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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PKZ 8198 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKZ 8198, 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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PKZ 8198 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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