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DJ54 CHR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ54 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 124,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 123,156 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 115,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner worn , both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2020 115,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened bush corroded and ball joint dust cover no longer prevents dirt, rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box corroded and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner worn , both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2019 110,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,846 miles

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,756 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,062 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp split (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 78,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,283 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 71,283 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,567 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,741 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 35,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 18,443 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 18,443 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear 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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DJ54 CHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DJ54 CHR, 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 DJ54 CHR registered?

DJ54 CHR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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