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SB05 ARU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,546 mi
Last recorded129,546 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 129,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres down to wear markers will need replacing in near future (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 129,392 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 119,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber also starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 119,783 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected both sides backing plates not holding shoes (handbrake) (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber also starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 113,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 106,530 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,469 miles

management light on

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,190 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 87,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 67,189 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 67,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,170 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 51,312 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,705 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SB05 ARU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SB05 ARU, 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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SB05 ARU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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