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DG55 LKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,817 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 8 Jan 2011 54,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls split not showing cords

front and rear discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,243 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 40,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,591 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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DG55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DG55 LKC, 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 DG55 LKC registered?

DG55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DG55 LKC safe to buy?

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