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MV05 VUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,001 mi
Last recorded163,001 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 155,917 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,576 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 139,921 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,558 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 132,068 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 132,065 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 130,593 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mang light on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 124,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on dash

nearside front tyre tread is getting low (2.7mm approx)

offside front headlamp starting to form faulty beam pattern

offside front tyre tread is getting low (3.0mm approx)

offside front wiper blade starting to not clear effectively

offside rear tyre tread is low (2.00mm approx)

parking brake warning light staying on intermittently on dash

Pass 1 May 2012 116,293 miles

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,451 miles

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

front brake readings fluctuating

front discs have pad material stuck to inner and outer faces causing brakes to fluctuate

offside rear parking brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,842 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,911 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MV05 VUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 VUW, 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 MV05 VUW registered?

MV05 VUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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