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CP05 ZDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,618 mi
Last recorded162,618 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 ZDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,618 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside headlight lenses, protective coating has faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on lower arm is deteriorated and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside and nearside outer wheel arches are corroded

Rear rear of underbody has a coating of underseal or similar product

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 25 Jan 2024 155,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 155,428 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 151,156 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,816 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 129,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 123,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,872 miles

Offside Front tyre flat as a pancake o/s front

Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,906 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2017 103,837 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,819 miles

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

drivers wiper poor

o/s hand brake poor pos req adjusting

Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,018 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,575 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,056 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,020 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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CP05 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CP05 ZDO, 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 CP05 ZDO registered?

CP05 ZDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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