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SG06 GJU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,942 mi
Last recorded102,942 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 GJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Both Front Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 82,736 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 78,441 miles

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

coil spring broken Both front (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,548 miles

Rear offside seatbelt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear offside seatbelt not checked properly due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,139 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,339 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,127 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,546 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 30,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,718 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SG06 GJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG06 GJU, 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 SG06 GJU registered?

SG06 GJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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