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T80 LAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests45 (36 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 LAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

36 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,476 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2025 64,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,853 miles

Coolant leak front of engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and rear inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tracking arm both ends (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak front of engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 58,250 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,433 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 54,433 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 53,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 53,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust hanger snapped but system adequately supported

undertrays fitted on the vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2023 54,168 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to sidewall, (possibly due to under inflation)

Pass 5 Dec 2022 52,259 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 52,259 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 54,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stabiliser tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 50,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 52,967 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 52,967 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,805 miles

both rear tyre wearing low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outside edge and cracking on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,420 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 51,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,393 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 32,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,821 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,483 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,996 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 31,831 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,831 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,761 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,122 miles

slight dis-colour to front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,802 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,760 miles

n/s and o/s/front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,922 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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T80 LAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T80 LAJ, 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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T80 LAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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