MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,268 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Different size wheels fitted to same axle front & rear
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Panel under dash above pedals insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under-trays fitted
rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake disc, slight runout.
Offside front brake disc, runout.
Offside windscreen 'A' pillar trim loose, falls out when door shut, driving distraction
Park / emergency brake, noisey operation.
Pax glovebox catch not working, glovebox / support may interfere with Pax egress in an emergency
Rear brake pads wearing.
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges and starting to corrode.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges and starting to corrode.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing on centre bands.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing on centre bands.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE05 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 AE05 XWT, 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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AE05 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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