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FB05 GNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,813 mi
Last recorded158,813 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 158,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 147,914 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 29 May 2015 134,090 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 125,433 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 118,761 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 106,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 106,519 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 94,099 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 49,293 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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FB05 GNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FB05 GNZ, 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 FB05 GNZ registered?

FB05 GNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is FB05 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 GNZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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