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EU05 FMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,268 mi
Last recorded110,268 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,268 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 110,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 100,106 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,585 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,020 miles

SRS fault

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,150 miles

Oil leak

edges of treads on both front tyres worn

o/s/r road spring broken at its extreme end, where it locateson its spring mount

srs light on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,461 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 53,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 24 Feb 2009 42,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 315,101 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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EU05 FMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU05 FMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 FMX registered?

EU05 FMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EU05 FMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FMX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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