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RLW 5E

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLW 5E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 140,793 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))

Fail 28 May 2025 140,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint 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))

Pass 31 May 2024 136,044 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 130,913 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,578 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 130,079 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 128,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,162 miles

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

exhaust hanger points corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,394 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 122,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,562 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 90,656 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,150 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,548 miles

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

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

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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RLW 5E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RLW 5E, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RLW 5E registered?

RLW 5E is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is RLW 5E safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLW 5E shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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