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SN05 EMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 101,380 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 101,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,688 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 97,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,333 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub has slight play.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi pipe end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,248 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,431 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,526 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,580 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

advise full undertray fitted

offside front exhaust bracket weld broken

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,576 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

advise full undertray fitted

offside front exhaust bracket weld broken

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,348 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,250 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,939 miles

Nearside front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,292 miles

slight body work damage

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,826 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 56,826 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,001 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 48,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,593 miles

N/s/r brake sticking on slightly !

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 31 Mar 2008 34,004 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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SN05 EMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SN05 EMF, 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 SN05 EMF registered?

SN05 EMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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