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DU55 FBZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,488 mi
Last recorded113,488 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 113,488 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 113,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 106,902 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,458 miles

sticker over co number

Fail 11 Aug 2021 100,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sticker over co number

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,815 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,815 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,210 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,194 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 98,812 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 96,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 88,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 67,275 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 58,071 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,904 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,646 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,731 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 27,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DU55 FBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU55 FBZ, 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 DU55 FBZ registered?

DU55 FBZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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