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PL54 CHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,730 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 126,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 122,042 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge and cracking.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 121,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,734 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 113,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,925 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 97,596 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 82,671 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 22 May 2013 79,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,723 miles

osr brake reading lower than nsr

Pass 19 Nov 2010 72,953 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 72,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,140 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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PL54 CHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL54 CHK, 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 PL54 CHK registered?

PL54 CHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for PL54 CHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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