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EJ55 URS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,018 mi
Last recorded176,018 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 176,018 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 168,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 168,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 161,400 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 153,145 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,862 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 138,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 127,271 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 5 Dec 2014 116,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 116,019 miles

Nearside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 107,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,179 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 99,347 miles

Deep cut on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Deep cuts on n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,413 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,894 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 65,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EJ55 URS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ55 URS, 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 EJ55 URS registered?

EJ55 URS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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