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YB06 XBS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,350 mi
Last recorded107,350 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 XBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 107,350 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted all 8 (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,732 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 102,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 97,662 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 93,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 81,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front tre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,170 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 70,169 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,797 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 28 Oct 2015 68,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inside

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,050 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,212 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 64,212 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,580 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,580 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

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 XBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

YB06 XBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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