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SM51 RAG

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,656 mi
Last recorded70,656 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 RAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,656 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,518 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 54,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 52,224 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 51,398 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2018 51,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,170 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 48,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 46,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 41,557 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 37,188 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 37,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offsdie front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 May 2013 32,804 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 28,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,772 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,086 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)

Pass 8 May 2009 14,619 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 14,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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SM51 RAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM51 RAG, 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 SM51 RAG?

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What year was SM51 RAG registered?

SM51 RAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SM51 RAG safe to buy?

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