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A20 ELC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,344 mi
Last recorded101,344 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,344 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 85,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 74,184 miles

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

advise cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not through to braiding

Fail 24 May 2011 74,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre not through to braiding

Pass 24 May 2010 63,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,488 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,016 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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A20 ELC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A20 ELC, 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 A20 ELC registered?

A20 ELC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is A20 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 ELC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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