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CV55 MTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,674 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 132,115 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 131,980 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 127,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 127,487 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 123,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 121,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 114,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres splitting on inner side walls

Pass 3 Oct 2014 114,146 miles

both rear tyres splitting on inner side walls

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 103,041 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 88,406 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 88,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,896 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side and n/side front brake disce worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside

o/side and n/side front brake disce worn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,888 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CV55 MTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV55 MTX, 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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CV55 MTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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