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GP05 MPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,805 mi
Last recorded155,805 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 155,805 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing low

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 144,287 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,328 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 118,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed off side rear (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2014 95,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,742 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 92,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,749 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)

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,241 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,963 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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GP05 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP05 MPZ, 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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GP05 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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