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VU05 DZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

236,746 mi
Last recorded236,746 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 236,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight play n/s inner tie rod

Pass 20 Sep 2019 229,872 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 229,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2017 223,658 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 223,658 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2016 210,443 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 196,163 miles

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

slight play in n/s inner tie rod knuckle joint

Fail 3 Mar 2015 196,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in n/s inner tie rod knuckle joint

Pass 21 Mar 2014 186,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 186,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 177,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 166,944 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 158,844 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm 225/50/16

n/s/f bottom ball joint well worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 143,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,065 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 87,812 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 87,812 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 DZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VU05 DZV, 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 DZV registered?

VU05 DZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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