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AF05 SCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,667 mi
Last recorded148,667 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 148,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Fail 13 Feb 2019 148,667 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 141,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,540 miles

Rear rear back exhaust box corroding

engine management lamp on dash

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,198 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre tread is low under 3.00mm and wearing bald on inner tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 119,516 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on inner tread and has cut on inner tread

Pass 3 Feb 2014 110,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,693 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2012 89,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 155,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 118,072 miles

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

centre brake light part n/w

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,455 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,525 miles

nsf camber bush split

nsf headlamp misting up

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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AF05 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF05 SCV, 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 AF05 SCV registered?

AF05 SCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AF05 SCV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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