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V111 CER

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,331 mi
Last recorded68,331 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 CER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 68,331 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,856 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,840 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,785 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

N/S/F tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,938 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs lip

Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,871 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

front discs lip

Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

near side front tyre worn on out side edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,009 miles

Slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Wear to inner face of front brske discs

Fail 23 Jul 2013 42,922 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Wear to inner face of front brske discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,741 miles

Cracking to o/s/f tyre

Rear indicators faded

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,703 miles

both rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,809 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,885 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,553 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 25,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V111 CER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V111 CER, 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 V111 CER registered?

V111 CER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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