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RK06 XDX

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

181,863 mi
Last recorded181,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 XDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 181,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot area is full of water

Pass 1 Aug 2022 173,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 157,505 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 157,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 149,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 149,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 225/40zr18

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2017 129,972 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge 225/40zr18

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2016 120,260 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 120,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,268 miles

n/s/r hand brake has lower effort

rear tyres are on 1.6mm and need replacing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,268 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hand brake has lower effort

rear tyres are on 1.6mm and need replacing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 109,536 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise o/s/f wheel rim dented on inner edge

advise one bulb out in centre brake light

advise rear brake discs slighty worn and brake pads look low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,174 miles

centre rear brake light has one bulb not working

front brake pads getting low

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside front wheel inner rim is dented

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear brake light has one bulb not working

front brake pads getting low

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside front wheel inner rim is dented

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,045 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise n/s/f inner headlamp lens insecure

advise o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 85,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise n/s/f inner headlamp lens insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,439 miles

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

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

Inner tyre wall cracking on both front tyres.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,626 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RK06 XDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RK06 XDX, 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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RK06 XDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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