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A1 XVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,259 mi
Last recorded123,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 123,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 123,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 118,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,821 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake has just meet the legal limit

middle brake light not working

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 100,941 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 100,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 90,253 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,466 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,190 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 27,187 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,450 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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A1 XVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A1 XVR, 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 A1 XVR registered?

A1 XVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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