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PE05 KVV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,580 mi
Last recorded168,580 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 168,580 miles

brake pipes corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

underbody parts corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 168,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

underbody parts corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 152,263 miles

rear number plate bulbs deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

rear number plate bulbs deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 137,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 119,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,719 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,719 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

b oth rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in osf wheelbearing

hand brake warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,099 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,888 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,458 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,872 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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PE05 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE05 KVV, 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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PE05 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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