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AL02 ELH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 ELH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,396 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,055 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,423 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,177 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,904 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,026 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,138 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,288 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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AL02 ELH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AL02 ELH, 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 AL02 ELH registered?

AL02 ELH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AL02 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 ELH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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