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N444 SJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 SJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 138,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,699 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 129,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted x2 retaining pins insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing but not cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads look low but cart see the full brake pad

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Jan 2022 125,179 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also worn on the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking and perishing but not cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake pads look low but cart see the full brake pad

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,616 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn outer edge

Fail 5 Jan 2021 119,615 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre heavily worn outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 110,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,078 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,369 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,568 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 59,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,208 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3m on bothedges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,577 miles

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 36,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,720 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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N444 SJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N444 SJF, 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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N444 SJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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