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EK55 KVT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,682 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 132,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,789 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2013 116,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 105,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,927 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,410 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 64,410 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)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,422 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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EK55 KVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK55 KVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 KVT registered?

EK55 KVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 KVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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