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VU05 CZR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,681 mi
Last recorded121,681 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 CZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,681 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Sep 2019 121,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,438 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,437 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2017 93,914 miles

Central Rear brake lamp not working

Front both front tyre treads worn low on outer edges (under inflation).

park brake reserve travel requires adjustment

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,355 miles

centre brake lamp not working

nearside rear side lamp warning lamp illuminated but working

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside side repeater lamp is damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,150 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,855 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,612 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,210 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 CZR 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 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 CZR, 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 CZR registered?

VU05 CZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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