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VHL 731

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHL 731
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 80,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,431 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 55,634 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,156 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,967 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 42,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,477 miles

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

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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VHL 731 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 VHL 731, 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

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What year was VHL 731 registered?

VHL 731 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VHL 731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHL 731 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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