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DY05 SZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,913 mi
Last recorded168,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 SZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 168,913 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 168,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 164,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 159,343 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 159,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,706 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 154,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 152,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 146,647 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 145,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 142,651 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Jul 2014 142,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2013 112,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 112,130 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,860 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,834 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,156 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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DY05 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY05 SZJ, 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 DY05 SZJ registered?

DY05 SZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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