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C17 PJE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,663 mi
Last recorded159,663 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 PJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 159,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Suspension Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ... Scrubbing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Off Side Indicator Repeater Lens Missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ... Scrubbing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 155,199 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 155,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 148,737 miles

Near Side Hand Brake Low Reading

Pass 30 Nov 2020 143,245 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 133,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 113,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 97,971 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,716 miles

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 9 May 2014 70,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 56,379 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 48,066 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,141 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,599 miles

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

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

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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C17 PJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C17 PJE, 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 C17 PJE registered?

C17 PJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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