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YT06 VXS

2006 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,628 mi
Last recorded199,628 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk73,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 199,628 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 196,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under vehicle have corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2025 196,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread AND REAR (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under vehicle have corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 191,129 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 184,524 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 170,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 170,588 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 154,394 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 147,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 147,491 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 142,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,397 miles

Nearside wiper blade spliting

Pass 7 Jul 2015 126,748 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 126,746 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,816 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,833 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 82,193 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YT06 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT06 VXS, 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 YT06 VXS registered?

YT06 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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The MOT history for YT06 VXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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