MOT Status
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181,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside mirror glass discoloured
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside mirror glass discoloured
Nearside Front knocking noise slight play in a joint
Rear brakes noisy
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside mirror fading
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
mirrors tinted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
dash shows rear lights out
mirrors tinted
Central exhaust box deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust box deteriorated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Sill covers and under-trays fitted
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front pad warning wire adrift
Engine Cover Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine Cover Fitted
Under Trays Fitted
Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH05 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 SH05 UGE, 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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SH05 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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