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ACU 429L

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACU 429L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,454 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 92,454 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,748 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 68,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,909 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 50,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 50,805 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,263 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,263 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 39,870 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,166 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 34,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 28,371 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 24,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,759 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded but secure

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,190 miles

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

advise complete underside of vehicle fitted with plastic covers

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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ACU 429L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ACU 429L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACU 429L registered?

ACU 429L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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