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PAM 946

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,534 mi
Last recorded65,534 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 946
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 65,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 60,503 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 51,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 47,650 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear under body components corroded

service light on dash

Fail 6 Apr 2018 47,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear exhaust bracket weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear under body components corroded

service light on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2018 47,491 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,011 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,551 miles

headlamp washers not working

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged/Continental/245/45R17/91W/

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

headlamp washers not working

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

nearside indicator side repeater lens missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged/Continental/245/45R17/91W/

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,680 miles

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

low brake pad warning lamp on dash

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer walls damaged/fron t 225/45R17/91Y/rear 245/40R17/91W/both continental

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 22,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,906 miles

Oil leak

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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PAM 946 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PAM 946, 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 PAM 946 registered?

PAM 946 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is PAM 946 safe to buy?

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