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OCZ 9696

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,530 mi
Last recorded134,530 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCZ 9696
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,530 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 134,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 132,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in the door mirror missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to the minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 132,671 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn tie bar outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint inside the rack boot (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens in the door mirror missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside and nearside headlight washers inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,869 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front seat back tilt mechanism inoperative but seat back secured in upright position

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 117,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front seat back tilt mechanism inoperative but seat back secured in upright position

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 112,832 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front headlight washers inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2018 112,832 miles

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front headlight washers inoperative

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 104,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

fr0nt nearside central wiped area of the windscreen lightly scratched by the wiper blade

front offside tyre wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre

front offside upper wiped area of the windscreen lightly scratched by the wiper blade

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 101,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover fitted

fr0nt nearside central wiped area of the windscreen lightly scratched by the wiper blade

front offside tyre wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre

front offside upper wiped area of the windscreen lightly scratched by the wiper blade

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,166 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 26 Sep 2014 89,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,002 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 67,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,631 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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OCZ 9696 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OCZ 9696, 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 OCZ 9696 registered?

OCZ 9696 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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