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PDW 1N

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 1N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 134,413 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 131,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 131,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 122,632 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 122,601 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 113,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front head light lens [cleaning]

Nearside Front mirror

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body surface rust

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,086 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,202 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,678 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 96,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 89,112 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,340 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,336 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 73,713 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,590 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 39,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,193 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 8,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 7,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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PDW 1N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PDW 1N, 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 PDW 1N registered?

PDW 1N is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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