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PA05 GVC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,194 mi
Last recorded123,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

slight play rear droplinks

Pass 25 Aug 2020 120,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 113,424 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 105,027 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 99,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays covering some components

Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays covering some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 82,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,598 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,615 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut but no cords exposed

Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,615 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wall cut but no cords exposed

Fail 5 Feb 2010 49,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre slight cracking of the outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,403 miles

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

offside front tyre slight cracking of the outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,859 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,716 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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PA05 GVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PA05 GVC, 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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PA05 GVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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