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AV55 MVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,995 mi
Last recorded164,995 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 164,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 164,992 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,576 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 146,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,868 miles

*STRONG ADVISE* Nearside rear shock absorber no damping effect.

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2.5mm) on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 131,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

*STRONG ADVISE* Nearside rear shock absorber no damping effect.

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2.5mm) on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit (2.5mm) on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 116,252 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 116,252 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,607 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber worn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,607 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,667 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,921 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,906 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,552 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 19,742 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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AV55 MVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc 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 AV55 MVR, 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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AV55 MVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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