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TV05 TZV

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,899 mi
Last recorded133,899 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV05 TZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 133,899 miles

stone chips in windscreen

under vehicle covered

Fail 27 Mar 2026 133,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

stone chips in windscreen

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Apr 2025 126,104 miles

under vehicle covered

Fail 10 Apr 2025 126,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 16 Apr 2024 116,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 111,249 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 105,447 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 89,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 83,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 69,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Oct 2015 68,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 60,139 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,838 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,591 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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TV05 TZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TV05 TZV, 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 TV05 TZV registered?

TV05 TZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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