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MFZ 6952

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,729 mi
Last recorded135,729 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 6952
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,729 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 124,275 miles

o/s/r body panel damaged slightly (dented)

Pass 8 Jun 2022 119,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 117,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 90,863 miles

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

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

Fail 6 May 2017 90,859 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 85,243 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2015 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 75,672 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2014 75,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 65,278 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 65,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 57,789 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 57,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 46,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,678 miles

Offside 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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MFZ 6952 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFZ 6952, 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 MFZ 6952 registered?

MFZ 6952 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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