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VU05 CKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,398 mi
Last recorded167,398 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 167,398 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 167,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,455 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 155,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 151,677 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 143,007 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 143,004 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,261 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 126,261 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 103,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 98,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 95,186 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,391 miles

oily residue on gearbox sump

rear tyres approaching limit

Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oily residue on gearbox sump

rear tyres approaching limit

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,363 miles

near side steering rack gaiter damp oily residue also gear box has a damp oily residue

Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,924 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 CKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKV, 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 VU05 CKV registered?

VU05 CKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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