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FE05 VHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

284,517 mi
Last recorded284,517 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 284,517 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 169,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 164,743 miles

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

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 160,687 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 149,419 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,515 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in rim protector

Fail 30 Mar 2015 135,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in rim protector

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 108,790 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF AND OSF HEAD LIGHT WASHERS ARE NOT WORKING .

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,760 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 83,224 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,722 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 60,635 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,459 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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FE05 VHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FE05 VHN, 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 FE05 VHN registered?

FE05 VHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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