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V14 DST

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,717 mi
Last recorded164,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 DST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 164,717 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 18 Jan 2018 164,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 10 Oct 2016 160,815 miles

Parking Brake in need of Adjustment.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 160,815 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Sides (1.8.A.1b)

Parking Brake in need of Adjustment.

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 143,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,898 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,843 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 116,914 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 116,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 103,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 103,566 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

smoke meter unable to detect emissions and visual check passed

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,122 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2011 92,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,358 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 59,332 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 45,679 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,645 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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V14 DST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V14 DST, 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 V14 DST registered?

V14 DST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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