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MT54 XZG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,593 mi
Last recorded122,593 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 XZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fore (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened incorrect fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the rear suspension sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield on rear exhaust loose

rear bumper damaged - not causing risk of injury, all secure

Fail 2 Mar 2022 122,590 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pressure hose split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens?? (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens?? (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Lamp (ALL POSITION LAMP BULBS ON REAR GONE) (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached aft (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fore (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened incorrect fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind the rear suspension sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

heat shield on rear exhaust loose

rear bumper damaged - not causing risk of injury, all secure

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,926 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,381 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,335 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside

Fail 7 Jun 2018 78,332 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of underside

Pass 22 May 2017 71,148 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings (N/S & O/S)

Some screws missing from under tray

Fail 19 May 2017 71,148 miles

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings (N/S & O/S)

Some screws missing from under tray

Pass 3 May 2016 62,415 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 62,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side rear tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,843 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 42,840 miles

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

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

engine management warning light on dash display

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,732 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,487 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,484 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,441 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks around inside sidewall entire circumference no cording visible at time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,118 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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MT54 XZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XZG, 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 XZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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