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M40 CVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,613 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

front brake slightly imbalanced

trim cover fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,025 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,347 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,525 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,525 miles

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

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

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,413 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,413 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 56,607 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,274 miles

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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M40 CVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M40 CVW, 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 M40 CVW registered?

M40 CVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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