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CA05 FZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,372 mi
Last recorded242,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 FZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 242,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,525 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 127,525 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 117,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

offsidefront tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 117,091 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect seat belts

offsidefront tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,533 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 101,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 97,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 84,393 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection, due to covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle.

Fail 25 May 2010 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to carry out full underside inspection, due to covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,441 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 57,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake pedal has very little reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok

Pass 27 May 2008 57,568 miles

Park brake pedal has very little reserve travel RBT efficiency results ok

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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CA05 FZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA05 FZY, 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 CA05 FZY registered?

CA05 FZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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