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PLL 88

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,250 mi
Last recorded31,250 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLL 88
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 31,250 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 31,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 29,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 28,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer BJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 26,493 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 23,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 21,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 19,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,559 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,044 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 14,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 12,051 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 11,467 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 11,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,868 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 10,868 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 9,022 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has some slight cracks on outer sidewall .

Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,896 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 7,882 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 6,772 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 5,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 4,490 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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PLL 88 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PLL 88, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLL 88?

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What year was PLL 88 registered?

PLL 88 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is PLL 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLL 88 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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