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DX55 XAF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,218 mi
Last recorded114,218 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 XAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 114,218 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,119 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 112,786 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter - zone A (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (wishbone) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 98,770 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 98,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 83,355 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slightly play and worn bush (BACK ARM)

Offside inner steering tie rod has a slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs surface rusty

Windscreen chipped

Fail 13 May 2022 83,353 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slightly play and worn bush (BACK ARM)

Offside inner steering tie rod has a slight play

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs surface rusty

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,636 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 18 Feb 2020 54,533 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,518 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 34,518 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 34,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,087 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 30 Oct 2015 28,569 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 26,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 26,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 24,391 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 21,651 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,651 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,438 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 19 Oct 2010 14,682 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,289 miles

Front tyres inner walls cracking.

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,375 miles

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

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

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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DX55 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX55 XAF, 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 DX55 XAF registered?

DX55 XAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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