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AK05 VGR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 69,825 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 61,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 61,887 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 61,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 54,832 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,824 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front fog lamp broken

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front seat back rest lock in position (upright)

offside front suspension anti roll bar drop link dust cover split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,293 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,421 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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AK05 VGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

AK05 VGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AK05 VGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VGR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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