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GK05 PSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 PSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 122,563 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 121,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 121,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bolts corroded and loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 113,527 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 113,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,230 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2015 104,230 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 104,214 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,160 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,977 miles

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

light scratching to windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2014 97,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,728 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,186 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)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,723 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,087 miles

cut in nearside rear side wall

Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut in nearside rear side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,852 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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GK05 PSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GK05 PSU, 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 GK05 PSU registered?

GK05 PSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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