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DV55 FXR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,133 mi
Last recorded165,133 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 165,133 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ARM TO BACK OF CAR (Multiple arm setup) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 156,282 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,830 miles

Nearside Rear droplink has slight play

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 131,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear brakes need service/adjustment (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement minor (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement minor (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 131,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel rear brakes need service/adjustment (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement minor (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement minor (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,077 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,040 miles

top engine covers fitted.

play in rack-ends.

oil leak.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 115,040 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

oil leak.

play in rack-ends.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,826 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,826 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,497 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 2 Feb 2011 71,279 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,325 miles

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

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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DV55 FXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV55 FXR, 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 DV55 FXR registered?

DV55 FXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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