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KU05 UOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,722 mi
Last recorded166,722 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 UOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 166,722 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nrear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not fully release (1.1.6 (d))

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 166,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nrear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated does not fully release (1.1.6 (d))

parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,490 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 161,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency 16%. requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,809 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, damaged sidewalls consistent with tyre having been run flat

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses dull

Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre, damaged sidewalls consistent with tyre having been run flat

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses dull

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,845 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

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

both rear brakes binding slightly, suspect hand brake not fully releasing.

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

high level stop lamp missing

Pass 27 May 2015 119,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp loose. not working

parking brake lever not fully returning,leaving warning light on.

rear lower sidelights not working.both sides

Fail 27 May 2015 119,324 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp loose. not working

parking brake lever not fully returning,leaving warning light on.

rear lower sidelights not working.both sides

Pass 31 May 2014 101,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 90,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2012 76,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on!

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 49,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,914 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 35,042 miles

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

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

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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KU05 UOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU05 UOJ, 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 KU05 UOJ registered?

KU05 UOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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