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X33 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,391 mi
Last recorded107,391 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to fog lamp

Offside damage to side repeater

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,953 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Over sills fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Eye level light (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,607 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge of tread worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Undershields & sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,607 miles

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge of tread worn

Offside Front Tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Undershields & sill covers fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 86,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,493 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 82,492 miles

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

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

rear pads appear low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 79,716 miles

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

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

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

full undersheilds fitted.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

full undersheilds fitted.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,280 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 57,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,283 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,050 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,826 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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X33 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 X33 CLK, 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 X33 CLK registered?

X33 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is X33 CLK safe to buy?

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