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VO06 GXC

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,894 mi
Last recorded160,894 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 GXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 160,894 miles

Front Both tyres starting to wear to outer edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 160,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both tyres starting to wear to outer edge

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 147,559 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2023 147,559 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both headlights deteriorated

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 137,695 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,342 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,600 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,585 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 86,752 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,852 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,852 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,766 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front seat belt rigged not to return

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,242 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)

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VO06 GXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VO06 GXC, 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 VO06 GXC registered?

VO06 GXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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