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YJ06 LNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 LNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 116,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 110,655 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AND SUSPENSIONS COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 107,244 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,347 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 102,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,734 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 96,512 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 89,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,588 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 81,584 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,825 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,896 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,296 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

Fail 8 Mar 2013 46,296 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

SRS LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,767 miles

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

srs malfunction on dash ( will be a fail as of April/may 2012) but a advisory now.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,767 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

srs malfunction on dash ( will be a fail as of April/may 2012) but a advisory now.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,474 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,561 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,561 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 22,559 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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YJ06 LNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YJ06 LNU, 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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YJ06 LNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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