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IJZ 2987

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 2987
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front inner tie rod joint slightly worn

sounds like engine may have a leaking injector seal

washer jets partly blocked

Fail 21 Jan 2022 163,010 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside steering inner tie rod joint is worn - recommend replacing

offside front inner tie rod joint slightly worn

washer jets partly blocked

Pass 29 Jan 2021 149,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges recommend replacement 225/45/17

advise o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

advise oil leak

advise play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise rear brake pads look low

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Jan 2021 149,813 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users around pump area ? and getting on to fan belt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges recommend replacement 225/45/17

advise o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

advise o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

advise oil leak

advise play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 13 Jan 2020 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is slightly low on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on legal limit of 1.6mm recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside inner tie rod joint/steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is slightly low on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is on legal limit of 1.6mm recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside inner tie rod joint/steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2019 132,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front wiper blade is split on the end

rear brake pipes corroded

signs of slight leak around fuel pump - recommend further investigation

Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play not tested due to binding brake (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire around fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend replacing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front wiper blade is split on the end

offside front headlight lens is deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,378 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 116,036 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,843 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 111,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 93,727 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 82,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,019 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,088 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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IJZ 2987 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 IJZ 2987, 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 IJZ 2987 registered?

IJZ 2987 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 February 2005.

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