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PJ55 LKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

241,397 mi
Last recorded241,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 241,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 241,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 226,768 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipes mountings fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 226,768 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipes mountings fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 215,638 miles

front and middle exhaust mountings broken

Fail 1 Sep 2017 215,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and middle exhaust mountings broken

Pass 8 Sep 2016 196,029 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes on rear roll bar (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket snapped off middle pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2016 196,028 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes on rear roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket snapped off middle pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2015 182,287 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fanbelt damaged

offside front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear antiroll droplinks

Fail 28 Aug 2015 182,284 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fanbelt damaged

offside front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both rear antiroll droplinks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 168,684 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 168,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 143,088 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 143,086 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 118,610 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

number plate lamps both dim

Pass 27 Aug 2011 91,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 42,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

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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PJ55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ55 LKC, 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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PJ55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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