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OU05 XAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 136,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 122,849 miles

both headlights starting to go misty

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 3 May 2016 122,849 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both headlights starting to go misty

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2015 108,029 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2014 87,722 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)

offside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 22 May 2013 71,228 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

transmission oil leak

oil leaking onto exhaust manifold

Pass 23 May 2012 63,426 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 56,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 May 2011 56,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 May 2010 50,995 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,224 miles

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

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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OU05 XAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU05 XAS, 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 OU05 XAS registered?

OU05 XAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 XAS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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