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DU55 FDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,701 mi
Last recorded188,701 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 188,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 186,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 183,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 172,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 159,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 144,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 126,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 113,482 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 113,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,753 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 5 Aug 2011 74,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,201 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,793 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,539 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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DU55 FDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DU55 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

DU55 FDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DU55 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 FDM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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