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L4 UCN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,840 mi
Last recorded90,840 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 UCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 90,840 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,211 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 58,048 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 58,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2009 15,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 4,977 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 4,977 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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L4 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L4 UCN, 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 L4 UCN registered?

L4 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is L4 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 UCN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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