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CX05 UPB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,685 mi
Last recorded170,685 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 170,685 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underneath

rear diff leaking

Fail 21 May 2024 170,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2023 165,352 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 165,339 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s front shock absorber spring seat badly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2020 158,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,386 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both (2.2.2 (c))

undertray fitted n/s unable to inspect brake pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2019 153,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play both (2.2.2 (c))

undertray fitted n/s unable to inspect brake pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2018 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 148,036 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 148,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 144,897 miles

eml light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 144,896 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,014 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 126,082 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,262 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 109,368 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/r parking brake could be better

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,400 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r parking brake could be better

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,521 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,979 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,001 miles

Nearside 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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CX05 UPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX05 UPB, 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 CX05 UPB registered?

CX05 UPB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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