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SL05 UZX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,478 mi
Last recorded145,478 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 145,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint gaitor torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb flickering

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and holed (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet secondary retaining device stiff in operation

Pass 29 May 2018 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 134,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,044 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,044 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,104 miles

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2015 102,900 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 102,900 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 91,454 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,600 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 69,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,567 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,996 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,040 miles

advise both front tyres have cuts not deep enough to see cords

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,287 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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SL05 UZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL05 UZX, 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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SL05 UZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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