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DRZ 1402

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 1402
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 127,984 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 127,981 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,594 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 118,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 111,155 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 111,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 101,150 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 88,109 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,555 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 80,754 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,590 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 77,590 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,012 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall but just within limits at time of test.

Rear A/R/B corroded.

Slight corrosion to O/S/F coil spring.

Tyre sizes - Front-225/454x17 Rear-245/40x17.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,192 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,187 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is v.close to the limit !

o/s/r tyre is on the limit !

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,138 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,051 miles

N/S/F OUTER TYRE BUFFER DAMAGED

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,430 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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DRZ 1402 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DRZ 1402, 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 DRZ 1402 registered?

DRZ 1402 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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