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PX05 ZLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,360 mi
Last recorded184,360 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 ZLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 184,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 180,817 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 168,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

second box exhaust blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 150,571 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,764 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

all 4 brake discs in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,764 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

all 4 brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Dec 2015 141,117 miles

some play front joints

Pass 16 Dec 2014 134,717 miles

front exhaust mounts broken

Fail 12 Dec 2014 134,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 134,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front exhaust mounts broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 127,028 miles

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

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

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

exhaust metal hangers excessivly corroded

front drivers seat worn slightly

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 114,960 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 114,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,149 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front discs scored and lipped

rear discs scored and coroded and pads getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2011 100,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front discs scored and lipped

rear discs scored and coroded and pads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,987 miles

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

catalyst elements loose

front brake discs lipped and corroding

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 7 Dec 2010 86,892 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

catalyst elements loose

front brake discs lipped and corroding

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 27 Nov 2009 74,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,884 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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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PX05 ZLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX05 ZLY, 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 PX05 ZLY registered?

PX05 ZLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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