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FL04 MCW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,480 mi
Last recorded115,480 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 115,480 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,325 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

extensive undertrays limiting scope of inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling anti roll bar and radius arm fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

extensive undertrays limiting scope of inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2020 105,908 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,923 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,406 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,404 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

offside handbrake low performance

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,005 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,001 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,700 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,832 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,801 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,480 miles

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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FL04 MCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL04 MCW, 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 FL04 MCW registered?

FL04 MCW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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The MOT history for FL04 MCW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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