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VU05 EWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 EWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 177,689 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 175,082 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 175,082 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 172,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 166,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 154,091 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 146,085 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 145,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 145,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,869 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 122,869 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

srs light on

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,712 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 111,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 92,787 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,244 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2009 56,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,891 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 EWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

VU05 EWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VU05 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 EWB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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