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FL05 UAV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 93,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,688 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 90,623 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord showing in one the inner side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central brake lamp is missing completely

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2021 87,466 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning insecure (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear exhaust mountings broken the exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside track control arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars, 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox multi plug is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 87,447 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn, 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning insecure (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front & rear exhaust mountings broken the exhaust system is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside track control arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars, 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox multi plug is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

The fuel light is on

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear & offside front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Lamp missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,827 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light brake light lens incomplete (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Fail 18 Feb 2020 85,817 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light brake light lens incomplete (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox has a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Pass 25 Feb 2019 82,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox multi plug is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

The engine service light is on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 82,621 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen nearside & offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive The gearbox multi plug is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

The engine service light is on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 79,216 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 79,216 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre/rear (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 77,643 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Child seat fitted incorrectly & fitted in the front passenger seat where there is an active airbag. Strongly advise fitting in the rear.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,670 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are slightly deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs are slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,779 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FL05 UAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL05 UAV, 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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FL05 UAV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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