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CX55 KBE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,774 mi
Last recorded133,774 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 133,774 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box has a big hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most of the brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff started to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 122,926 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 122,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,053 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,639 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 109,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 109,862 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 104,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 98,995 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 84,305 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,855 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,397 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 75,292 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 72,146 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to split on sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 60,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,771 miles

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

Strong advise front brake pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,031 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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CX55 KBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX55 KBE, 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 CX55 KBE registered?

CX55 KBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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