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FV05 EYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,477 mi
Last recorded131,477 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 131,477 miles

Front both brake pads low

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,253 miles

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

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2018 120,536 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Nov 2018 120,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2017 111,108 miles

rear brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,820 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 99,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2015 92,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both rear wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

rear exhaust hanger rusted through but system still well supported

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,429 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 84,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link bush

Pass 11 Aug 2013 75,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 75,048 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front dip beam flickering slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 63,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,850 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 43,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,613 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)

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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FV05 EYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV05 EYF, 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 FV05 EYF registered?

FV05 EYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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