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PA05 HOJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,282 mi
Last recorded150,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2019 150,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 149,454 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH. 2.99

Fail 2 Aug 2018 149,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SMOKE EMISSIONS HIGH. 2.99

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,973 miles

EML ON

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 139,881 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate VERY DIM (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

EML ON

HEADLAMP LENSES FADED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 125,436 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR SLIGHT PERISHING (3.6.B.4d)

EML ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 125,436 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR SLIGHT PERISHING (3.6.B.4d)

EML ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 114,008 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine managment light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 102,965 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,989 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 31 Jul 2012 68,731 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 50,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,841 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,956 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 HOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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