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AK05 DVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,629 mi
Last recorded43,629 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,629 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,127 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlamp occasionally starts flickering, go out completely, come back brighter.But does not follow any rule to when it happens and doesn't do it when tapped by hand, advise further investigation and rectification if necessary

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,124 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f headlamp occasionally starts flickering, go out completely, come back brighter.But does not follow any rule to when it happens and doesn't do it when tapped by hand, advise further investigation and rectification if necessary

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,551 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 30,550 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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AK05 DVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK05 DVJ, 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 AK05 DVJ registered?

AK05 DVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 DVJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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