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DK54 JWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 JWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,034 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 123,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car inspected but manufacured covered

Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,030 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 118,020 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre s/wall damaged

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer rdges

Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,498 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 111,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW AND WALL CUT 225/45/ZR17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 90,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW AND WALL CUT 225/45/ZR17

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,396 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTTER EDGES WORN

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,944 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS GROVED

FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS GROVED

FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER TREAD LOW

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,920 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,915 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 63,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2008 57,598 miles

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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DK54 JWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK54 JWJ, 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 DK54 JWJ registered?

DK54 JWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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