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SO05 OVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,423 mi
Last recorded91,423 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 91,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine managenent light on

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

exhaust mountings broken but system still supported

Fail 25 Jun 2014 91,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine managenent light on

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

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

exhaust mountings broken but system still supported

Pass 15 Jun 2013 81,566 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,342 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e m l light on

hand brake release handle sticking

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Fail 30 Jun 2012 74,276 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

e m l light on

hand brake release handle sticking

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,872 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,178 miles

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

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

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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SO05 OVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO05 OVY, 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 SO05 OVY registered?

SO05 OVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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