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EA55 VPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,054 mi
Last recorded62,054 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,054 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlights dull

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,339 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort just met requirements on brake roller test

Fail 17 Nov 2020 59,330 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort just met requirements on brake roller test

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 48,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 48,764 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,508 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,502 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,704 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 34,704 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,947 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing low(close to limit)

srs light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 31,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,360 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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EA55 VPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA55 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

EA55 VPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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