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2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,368 mi
Last recorded100,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 SEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 100,315 miles

Exhaust system insecure Both front and rear bracket rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slower in increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 94,302 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 91,632 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 87,381 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,017 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,017 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,691 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 73,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,558 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 61,558 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,385 miles

front brake discs getting worn

Fail 18 Aug 2011 55,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,073 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 31,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FM05 SEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FM05 SEO, 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 FM05 SEO registered?

FM05 SEO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is FM05 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 SEO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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