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EA55 FDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,893 mi
Last recorded132,893 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 FDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2024 132,893 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2022 132,885 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,835 miles

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))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,835 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,271 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,270 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,864 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)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 104,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,376 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,036 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,445 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,650 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,650 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,132 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 27,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,057 miles

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?

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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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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