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A18 VLN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,033 mi
Last recorded106,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 102,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 102,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,237 miles

nearside headlight poor image

offside headlight poor image

Fail 19 Jun 2019 100,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

nearside headlight poor image

offside headlight poor image

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 May 2017 94,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 94,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hangger broken

Fail 13 Apr 2015 82,953 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust hangger broken

Pass 4 Oct 2013 73,628 miles

centre exhaust hannger broken

Fail 4 Oct 2013 73,628 miles

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

centre exhaust hannger broken

Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,926 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,464 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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A18 VLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 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 A18 VLN, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 VLN registered?

A18 VLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is A18 VLN safe to buy?

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