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DF54 ODV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,525 mi
Last recorded190,525 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 190,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 184,348 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 182,003 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 182,003 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 172,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 162,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,785 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tred

Fail 26 Feb 2015 153,785 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner tred

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 136,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 117,432 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 111,894 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,694 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 106,694 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,793 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear number plated slightly faded

Pass 30 Dec 2008 86,557 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

2 leds of 3rd brake light not working

Front and Rear number plates starting to delaminate.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 86,557 miles

2 leds of 3rd brake light not working

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front and Rear number plates starting to delaminate.

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,387 miles

One LED light in centre brake light not working

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Jan 2008 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DF54 ODV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DF54 ODV, 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 DF54 ODV registered?

DF54 ODV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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