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AO55 FXY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 154,289 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 154,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 152,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 152,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Particulate limit exceeded by half. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 134,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 134,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,161 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched, both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 123,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective scratched, both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 115,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 107,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,911 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 86,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,984 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 77,984 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,861 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,928 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,130 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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AO55 FXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO55 FXY, 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 AO55 FXY registered?

AO55 FXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AO55 FXY safe to buy?

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