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P88 CHN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,684 mi
Last recorded83,684 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 CHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,684 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 82,409 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,534 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,918 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 71,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,650 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 68,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,712 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,047 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,027 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,603 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,353 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low tread depth.

Park brake system should be checked and serviced.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,345 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,525 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 36,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,519 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,646 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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P88 CHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 P88 CHN, 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 P88 CHN registered?

P88 CHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 March 2005.

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The MOT history for P88 CHN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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