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MK54 KAZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,624 mi
Last recorded116,624 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 KAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre n/s exhaust bracket broken & rear

Pass 4 Jun 2015 116,624 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre n/s exhaust bracket broken & rear

Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,044 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 112,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2012 101,529 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 101,426 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,280 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 94,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,062 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 27,667 miles

Centre brake light lens cracked

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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MK54 KAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK54 KAZ, 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 MK54 KAZ registered?

MK54 KAZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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