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P8 LOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,391 mi
Last recorded64,391 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 LOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 61,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 61,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 58,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 56,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front rim has a slight crack on its inner section

slight movement in the nearside front inner steering tie rod end joint

Pass 24 Sep 2017 53,979 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2017 53,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2016 51,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,802 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 48,802 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play REAR ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel stud(s) missing ALL 4 WHEELS HAVE 1 MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 39,683 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 29,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 21,928 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 19,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,229 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 14,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 14 Nov 2008 10,558 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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P8 LOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P8 LOV, 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 P8 LOV registered?

P8 LOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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