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SC05 EKN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 EKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 128,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and floor

Fail 13 Sep 2021 128,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under floor coroded to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2020 118,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted/sills/floor

Fail 26 Sep 2020 118,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted/sills/floor

Fail 11 Sep 2020 118,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor very corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off/side inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses slight cracking

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,332 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,502 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,877 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 83,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REARS (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,397 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,160 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,160 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,463 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 7 Oct 2010 51,538 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,134 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 35,241 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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SC05 EKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC05 EKN, 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 SC05 EKN registered?

SC05 EKN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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