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PK05 JKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 JKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 135,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 124,038 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 123,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 117,556 miles

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall severly cut but not through to cords

Fail 14 May 2014 117,553 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall severly cut but not through to cords

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,344 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,344 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

air bag light on

Pass 23 May 2012 110,003 miles

o/s/f tyre long cuts in inner and outer sode walls

Fail 22 May 2012 110,003 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre long cuts in inner and outer sode walls

rear side lights working but are on back up blubs

Pass 25 May 2011 103,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on inside walls.

Fail 25 May 2011 103,302 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking on inside walls.

Pass 19 May 2010 95,954 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 88,439 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 88,435 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,484 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 82,484 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PK05 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PK05 JKN, 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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PK05 JKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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