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AU55 KUP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 60,445 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 59,860 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,556 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 52,556 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/35/18 Extra Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 48,531 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 40,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 34,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Dec 2012 34,526 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,028 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's slightly worn

rear brake disc's slightly worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 25,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,259 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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AU55 KUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU55 KUP, 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 AU55 KUP registered?

AU55 KUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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