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R14 RVG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,748 mi
Last recorded181,748 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 RVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 181,748 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 172,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 163,946 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 163,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,621 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamp Lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays And Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Components

Fail 9 Aug 2021 158,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Lamp Lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays And Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 154,302 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2019 150,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 31 Aug 2018 140,465 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM & NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM,POSSIBLY FITTED TO WRONG SIDES OF CAR

Fail 29 Aug 2018 140,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlight leveling motor linkage broken,fitted at offside front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM & NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM,POSSIBLY FITTED TO WRONG SIDES OF CAR

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,861 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,461 miles

smoke test very poor just within tolerance at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,060 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 63,765 miles

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

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

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

osf alloy slightly bent

osr alloy slightly bent

Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,420 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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R14 RVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R14 RVG, 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 R14 RVG registered?

R14 RVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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