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CU05 MBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,613 mi
Last recorded135,613 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 135,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 135,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 130,537 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 130,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inside rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake effort requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 125,355 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,577 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Plus slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 114,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp to bright (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not bright enough (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding Hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play Plus slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cut no cord showing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,826 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 108,826 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,616 miles

Cut at n/s/f sidewall (inside)

Front discs pitted

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 92,247 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Cut at n/s/f sidewall (inside)

Front discs pitted

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,802 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,595 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,595 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust corroded and weak at mountain hangers

both front/ rear brake discs lipped/pitted on inside face

both rear tyres at 2mm, advise replacement

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf bottom ball joint twisted

nsf tyre cut

osr radius arm gator split

Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,944 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf bottom ball joint twisted

nsf tyre cut

osr radius arm gator split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 59,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,381 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CU05 MBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CU05 MBX, 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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CU05 MBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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