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DC54 AHU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 AHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 107,483 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 114,393 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 114,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,970 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,639 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,821 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,567 miles

engine oil leaks, under covers fitted

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear coil spring bases obscured

service lamp on dash

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,567 miles

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

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)

engine oil leaks, under covers fitted

kerb damage to alloys

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear coil spring bases obscured

service lamp on dash

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,932 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,494 miles

advise only to slight corrosion lip to brake discs

Fail 5 Jun 2010 63,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise only to slight corrosion lip to brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 57,939 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,325 miles

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

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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DC54 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DC54 AHU, 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 DC54 AHU registered?

DC54 AHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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