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EN54 TBY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

303,465 mi
Last recorded303,465 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 TBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 303,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 181,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers smeary.

Fail 30 May 2017 181,428 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers smeary.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 176,427 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 168,054 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 168,046 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 May 2014 155,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 155,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 148,792 miles

rear brake pads advance wear

Fail 14 May 2013 148,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads advance wear

Fail 30 May 2012 139,706 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in places

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tow bar disconnected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 139,706 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm in places

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow bar disconnected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 130,024 miles

Nearside front jacking point missing

Offside front tyre perishing (close to cords) and balding on outer edge

Pass 21 May 2010 119,895 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 119,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,443 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,443 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,459 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 83,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,989 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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EN54 TBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN54 TBY, 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 EN54 TBY registered?

EN54 TBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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