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YB06 BVL

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

130,688 mi
Last recorded130,688 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 130,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 122,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,214 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,214 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 110,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 110,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,443 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 108,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 103,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,876 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,876 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,783 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 81,700 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,360 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 69,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,654 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 58,410 miles

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

cut on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,284 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,797 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 35,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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 2 Jun 2010 27,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,815 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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YB06 BVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YB06 BVL, 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 YB06 BVL registered?

YB06 BVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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