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L6 DWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,087 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 136,087 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 131,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 128,231 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 12,444 miles

under trays fitted obstructing components

Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,018 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 115,261 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 115,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,913 miles

n/s/f tyre has wear on shoulders

Fail 5 Aug 2014 108,913 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)

n/s/f tyre has wear on shoulders

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 95,337 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 89,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 89,495 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2010 88,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2010 88,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 80,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,638 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

sticker at bottom of offside windscreen

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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L6 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L6 DWE, 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 L6 DWE registered?

L6 DWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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