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AO05 VCC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 75,345 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,671 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,544 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,352 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 49,994 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,322 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,866 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,728 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,844 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,661 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,992 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,239 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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AO05 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO05 VCC, 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 AO05 VCC registered?

AO05 VCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AO05 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VCC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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