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FM05 UXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,657 mi
Last recorded120,657 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 UXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 120,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,790 miles

Front Windscreen has a non standard top tinting product fitted to it.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,789 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a non standard top tinting product fitted to it.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 153,898 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 153,898 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,303 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 86,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,962 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 57,962 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,323 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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FM05 UXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

FM05 UXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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