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S17 PDG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,967 mi
Last recorded121,967 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 PDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 121,967 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 118,214 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 112,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 105,253 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 105,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked Yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Has Cut to Side Wall But Not Down To Ply Or Cord

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm Tread Depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on inside and out Side Edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread Depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,022 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Handbrake reading low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 82,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,813 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,289 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,476 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,407 miles

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

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

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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S17 PDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 S17 PDG, 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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S17 PDG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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