CarVerify

Free Car Check

RT 7890

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,857 mi
Last recorded48,857 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT 7890
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 48,857 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 42,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 42,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass slightly tarnished

Fail 31 Jan 2024 37,932 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror glass slightly tarnished

Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,856 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 34,855 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,117 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 28,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2020 25,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2020 25,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 19,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 19,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 18,053 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Dec 2016 16,855 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,514 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 13,109 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 11,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 8,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 6,848 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RT 7890 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RT 7890, 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

How do I check the history of RT 7890?

You can check the full history of RT 7890 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RT 7890 registered?

RT 7890 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is RT 7890 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT 7890 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RT 7890 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RT 7890. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.