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DV55 LKC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,257 mi
Last recorded172,257 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 172,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 159,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides o/s worse (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front small split to inner sidewall and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

knock from steering

slight play to inner steering rack joints mainly o/s

Fail 12 Apr 2016 159,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides o/s worse (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front small split to inner sidewall and has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

knock from steering

slight play to inner steering rack joints mainly o/s

Pass 7 Mar 2015 147,771 miles

brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2015 147,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 134,487 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 134,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,804 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,804 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall (not deep enough to reach ply or cords)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,394 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,394 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 74,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,159 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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DV55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV55 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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DV55 LKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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