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FV54 UZK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,620 mi
Last recorded163,620 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 163,620 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 163,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 157,056 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear spring, anti roll bar, brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Fail 6 Nov 2021 157,056 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear spring, anti roll bar, brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,903 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2020 151,903 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 144,093 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 129,259 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 122,987 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover

undertrays

Fail 6 Nov 2017 122,987 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,556 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 118,553 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,019 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 108,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,135 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,651 miles

Front brake discs appear worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,637 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,275 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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FV54 UZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV54 UZK, 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 FV54 UZK registered?

FV54 UZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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