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SSM 279

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,424 mi
Last recorded92,424 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSM 279
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 92,424 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 92,424 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 91,277 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 89,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR18Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR18Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,996 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 87,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,401 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism Slow to return

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 83,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 82,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 80,940 miles

Nearside Front reflector starting to deteriorate (not affecting beam image)

Offside Front reflector starting to deteriorate (not affecting beam image)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 80,924 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front reflector starting to deteriorate (not affecting beam image)

Offside Front reflector starting to deteriorate (not affecting beam image)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 77,679 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe going to caliper flexi has slight corrossion

Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,768 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,434 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 55,753 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,750 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 50,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,908 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,833 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,202 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 45,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,839 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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SSM 279 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SSM 279, 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 SSM 279 registered?

SSM 279 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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The MOT history for SSM 279 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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