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Both reverse lamps in op
Central Front Exhaust hanger brackets on exhausts welds splitting
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear reverse lamps in op
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam image to check aims (4.1.2 (b))
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))
Both reverse lamps in op
Central Front Exhaust hanger brackets on exhausts welds splitting
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Both rear reverse lamps in op
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front suspension squeak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
advised engine and sill cover fitted
advised front number plate cracked
advised slight cracking front tyres
advised slight oil around osf suspension bush
advised unable to full inspection off pipes hidden above fuel tank and plastic covers
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
advised front number plate cracked
advised slight cracking front tyres
advised unable to full inspection off pipes hidden above fuel tank and plastic covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside mirror loose on mount but not insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside mirror loose on mount but not insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Sill covers and under trays fitted to car
front and rear brake disc.s corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Sill covers and under trays fitted to car
front and rear brake disc.s corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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DD05 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DD05 STU, 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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DD05 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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