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VX05 THU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,114 mi
Last recorded262,114 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 262,114 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 261,968 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 247,993 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 247,993 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 208,356 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 169,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 135,758 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 96,050 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 58,846 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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VX05 THU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VX05 THU, 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 VX05 THU registered?

VX05 THU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is VX05 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 THU shows 9 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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