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M222 ANO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

177,256 mi
Last recorded177,256 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 ANO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 177,256 miles

under trays fitted

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 117,213 miles

Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps not working

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 175,871 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 175,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 170,818 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 170,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front fog lights inoperative

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 167,431 miles

suspension arm pin or bush worn front lower both side

Fail 27 Sep 2018 167,431 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,570 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 164,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 157,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2016 157,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 147,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 147,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,003 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)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 10 May 2011 88,197 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

nearside rear tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,706 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,766 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2008 62,766 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M222 ANO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 M222 ANO, 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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M222 ANO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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