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MH05 FBX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

156,233 mi
Last recorded156,233 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 156,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 156,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2019 154,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 154,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 146,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,340 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front headlamp glass tarnished

Offside Front spot light no working

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear censor light on

Fail 24 Apr 2017 132,340 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear on limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front headlamp glass tarnished

Offside Front spot light no working

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear censor light on

Pass 14 Mar 2016 123,927 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 123,927 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,409 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 105,651 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 105,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 96,143 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 96,140 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 72,108 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,752 miles

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

Front brake discs worn - replacement required soon.

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 62,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn - replacement required soon.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,555 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,735 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front discs ridged

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,735 miles

front discs ridged

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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MH05 FBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MH05 FBX, 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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MH05 FBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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