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FE05 VKB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,477 mi
Last recorded121,477 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 VKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 114,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,366 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,520 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 109,520 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,326 miles

brake pipes surface rust- front bottom ball joints slight lift

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 100,999 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,602 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 96,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 96,982 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

Fail 23 Nov 2015 94,562 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,614 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a split on outer sidewall which does not reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,436 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,027 miles

advise both rear tyre wear inner edge

Pass 3 May 2012 72,374 miles

advise both front brake disc wear

advise both front inner brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,454 miles

Body Damage To NS Lower Sill

Corrosion & Pitting to Both Front Brake Discs.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 55,454 miles

Body Damage To NS Lower Sill

Corrosion & Pitting to Both Front Brake Discs.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,144 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,112 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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FE05 VKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FE05 VKB, 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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FE05 VKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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