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SJ04 CAR

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,412 mi
Last recorded77,412 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 CAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,412 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 77,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,592 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,584 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,767 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre - inside edge

Pass 20 Nov 2021 68,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,801 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,067 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 60,328 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,220 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,681 miles

Undertray fitted so full inspection of steering and suspension NOT possible

Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,464 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cracks to outer sidewall,advise to change.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,384 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly,

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,418 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

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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SJ04 CAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ04 CAR, 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 SJ04 CAR registered?

SJ04 CAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is SJ04 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 CAR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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