MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Direction indicator not working both rears (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both rears (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust b/box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust b/box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust clamp corroded
exhaust b/box corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.14m/ (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres all starting to wear on the inner and outer edges
offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyres all starting to wear on the inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
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EA55 FDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 EA55 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 EA55 FDM registered?
EA55 FDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.
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