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PG05 UKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,835 mi
Last recorded120,835 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,826 miles

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAY FITTED BLOCKING VIEW OF COMPONENTS RELATED TO MOT TESTING

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,711 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,262 miles

Lamp out warning light on - lamp is working

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,708 miles

Chip on windscreen

OSF tyre has a chunk out of inner wall - no cords showing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,708 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Chip on windscreen

NSR brake pads low

OSF tyre has a chunk out of inner wall - no cords showing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 91,327 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,438 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,751 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 69,577 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,641 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,695 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

one of highline brakelight bulbs out

rear tyres close to minimum tread

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,375 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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PG05 UKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PG05 UKM, 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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PG05 UKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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