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RO55 RAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,512 mi
Last recorded142,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 RAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 142,512 miles

flexi hoses perished and cracking

slight brake fluctuation

Fail 9 Apr 2026 142,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

flexi hoses perished and cracking

slight brake fluctuation

under body corrosion present

Pass 3 Apr 2025 140,555 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Plastic under trays fitted

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Under body corrosion present

Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,051 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Slight play in offside front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Apr 2023 136,957 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 135,163 miles

225/45/17

Front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Slight crack in windscreen

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,606 miles

Both front tyres outer edge wearing and cracking

Offside Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 132,605 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres outer edge wearing and cracking

Offside Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 129,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 127,217 miles

Offside / near side lower wheel arch liners missing

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 127,217 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside / near side lower wheel arch liners missing

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 124,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 124,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,552 miles

Exhaust brackets in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 115,545 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust brackets in poor condition

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,768 miles

nsr parking brake has reduced efficiency

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Fail 19 Mar 2015 108,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 92,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,096 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 76,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,185 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,087 miles

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)

nearside front tyre warn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre warn inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,087 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

nearside front tyre warn inner and outer edges

offside front tyre warn inner and outer edges

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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RO55 RAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO55 RAN, 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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RO55 RAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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