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RA55 YWO

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 YWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,805 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,805 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2025 87,665 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,664 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 76,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 76,098 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,926 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2023 63,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2021 49,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2020 48,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut to inner sidewall

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

brake wear service light illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has deep cut to sidewall

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,138 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 7 May 2016 44,758 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 7 May 2016 44,758 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,771 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,023 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 35,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,025 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 31,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,269 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 25,158 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,761 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,082 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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RA55 YWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA55 YWO, 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 RA55 YWO registered?

RA55 YWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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