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N30 AEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 105,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 May 2019 105,406 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working possible incorrect bulb as 1 rear side light is very bright (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2018 98,856 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 92,363 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 92,352 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 87,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,056 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 82,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 76,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre, inner wall slightly split

Pass 8 May 2013 70,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 64,008 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 64,008 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,219 miles

rear tyes wearing 3\4mm

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

off side mirror surround/side repeater lens damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2010 50,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

off side mirror surround/side repeater lens damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 45,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,695 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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N30 AEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N30 AEM, 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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N30 AEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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