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VU05 ACZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,147 mi
Last recorded72,147 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 ACZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,412 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 56,779 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,896 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,896 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 30,638 miles

Rear tyre treads worn near to legal limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,254 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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VU05 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU05 ACZ, 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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How do I check the history of VU05 ACZ?

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What year was VU05 ACZ registered?

VU05 ACZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is VU05 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 ACZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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