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GD05 ECV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

190,662 mi
Last recorded190,662 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 ECV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 190,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 190,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 180,186 miles

Central stop lamp segment not working

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn

Fail 14 Aug 2017 180,185 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Central stop lamp segment not working

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 17 Aug 2016 170,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Fail 17 Aug 2016 170,313 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 161,555 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 161,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 154,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 146,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 146,633 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 143,996 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 143,996 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2011 124,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,377 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 13 Oct 2010 99,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,788 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,788 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre is starting to perish

vehicle is fitted with a full underside undertray

Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/f tyre is starting to perish

vehicle is fitted with a full underside undertray

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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GD05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GD05 ECV, 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 GD05 ECV registered?

GD05 ECV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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