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CU05 ABV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,816 mi
Last recorded43,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ABV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

instrument warning system not working

Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,505 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,516 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,940 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 18,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CU05 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU05 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU05 ABV?

You can check the full history of CU05 ABV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU05 ABV registered?

CU05 ABV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is CU05 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 ABV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU05 ABV have outstanding finance?

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