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J11 DKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,230 mi
Last recorded123,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 DKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 123,230 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 123,225 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,025 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 113,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 107,819 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,123 miles

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 102,123 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken Bottom coil (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 94,860 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 87,923 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,948 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Cover over brake servo. Can not see all the servo.

Cover over lower engine bay. Can not see the steering rack.

Covers over both rear wheel arches. Can not see the shockers top.

Covers over both side of the floors. Can not see all the floors.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 25 Oct 2013 78,860 miles

both rear tyre treads low

plastic underbody trims restricting full inspection

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Fail 24 Oct 2013 78,857 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads low

plastic underbody trims restricting full inspection

slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,518 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to limit

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2011 65,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,295 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 55,430 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,069 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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J11 DKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J11 DKN, 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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J11 DKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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