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KNV 231N

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,233 mi
Last recorded116,233 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNV 231N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,233 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 116,223 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,747 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,810 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box has leak

exhaust rusty

front ball joint boots perished

front wheel bearing have slight play

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

oil leak

rear brake disc worn

rust all under vehicle

tyres cracked and perished

Fail 13 Jul 2018 110,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

exhaust back box has leak

exhaust rusty

front ball joint boots perished

front wheel bearing have slight play

front wishbone bushes perished and worn

oil leak

rear brake disc worn

rust all under vehicle

tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2017 108,031 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front underside of engine bay plastic cover fitted, obscuring view of components

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded, part missing

Nearside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on components (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front back plate corroded, part missing

Offside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately the securing C clip is missing, it has been secured with a cable tie. (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on componants (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all of the wheel arches have plastic covers obscuring view of metal behind

Fail 21 Jul 2017 108,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front underside of engine bay plastic cover fitted, obscuring view of components

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded, part missing

Nearside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on components (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front back plate corroded, part missing

Offside Inner plastic sill cover fitted obscuring view of metal behind.

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately the securing C clip is missing, it has been secured with a cable tie. (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface rust on componants (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all of the wheel arches have plastic covers obscuring view of metal behind

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,358 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 100,251 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,020 miles

Rear sub-frame is corroding.

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front tyres are wearing unevenly (on edges).

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear sub-frame is corroding.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,457 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,457 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,722 miles

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

nearside steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Fail 20 Jun 2013 77,722 miles

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

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

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

nearside steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 66,234 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,248 miles

Advise n/s/f lower balljoint slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,489 miles

slight play at nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,885 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,885 miles

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

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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KNV 231N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KNV 231N, 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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KNV 231N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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