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SH06 OWB

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,615 mi
Last recorded110,615 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 110,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension area is corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2026 110,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 107,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2025 107,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2024 105,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,508 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 104,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 104,443 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,361 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 102,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,709 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to assess some components and structure due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 94,821 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,741 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 backs above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 85,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACKS (3.6.B.2c)

HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 85,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEXIBLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO BACKS (3.6.B.2c)

HEADLAMPS CLOUDY

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 79,560 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of wheel bin repaired

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

covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,560 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of wheel been repaired

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

covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,206 miles

Both front brake pipes rusted

Both rear brake discs very rusted on inner surface

Both rear brake pipes rusted

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 28 Oct 2014 66,201 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 54,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,708 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 47,707 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SRS MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,382 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
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SH06 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SH06 OWB, 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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SH06 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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