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MT54 UJW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

119,828 mi
Last recorded119,828 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 119,828 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 119,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Noise off internal handbrake shoes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 114,454 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Noise off internal handbrake shoes

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,724 miles

handbrake light on / headlight beams just passable

nail in n/s/r tyre and wall damaged / slight exhaust blow /rear pads appear low

Fail 10 Nov 2020 110,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

nail in n/s/r tyre and wall damaged / slight exhaust blow /rear pads appear low

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 103,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2018 103,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,758 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,886 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,123 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,123 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,090 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,392 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 22 Sep 2011 56,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,337 miles

gear box serverly leaking fluid fron electrical connector bung/socket

Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,259 miles

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

gear box serverly leaking fluid fron electrical connector bung/socket

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,966 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 46,966 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,402 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,402 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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MT54 UJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 MT54 UJW, 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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MT54 UJW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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