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FD05 NDN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,201 mi
Last recorded115,201 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,201 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 115,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,133 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 108,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 107,038 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,794 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension bushes worn / perished

Pass 8 Apr 2019 93,220 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 93,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,718 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,718 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,004 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 Apr 2017 79,004 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2016 73,111 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 73,111 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,308 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,020 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,643 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 27,681 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,681 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 22,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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FD05 NDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FD05 NDN, 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 FD05 NDN registered?

FD05 NDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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