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OIG 1808

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

134,507 mi
Last recorded134,507 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIG 1808
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 134,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 133,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 133,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 127,012 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 127,012 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 122,884 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 122,884 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 115,837 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wall damaged but not down to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2010 95,334 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,829 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 65,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,643 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 48,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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OIG 1808 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OIG 1808, 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 OIG 1808 registered?

OIG 1808 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is OIG 1808 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIG 1808 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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