MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust clamp corroded/cracked
childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt
nearside front tyre wearing outer edge & cuts in outer sidewall
offside front tyre wearing outer edge
rust lip on nearside rear brake disc
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing far outer edges
rust lip on nearside rear brake disc
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside tyre wearing low may need replacing before next mot
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside tyre wearing low may need replacing before next mot
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front discs and pads getting low
n/s/r backing plate damaged
offside and nearside tyres worn low on outer and inner edges
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
offside and nearside tyres worn low on outer and inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF05 EXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VF05 EXR, 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 VF05 EXR registered?
VF05 EXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is VF05 EXR safe to buy?
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