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EK55 LRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,734 mi
Last recorded72,734 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,734 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 69,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 68,508 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear (4.4.3 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 64,909 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Nov 2016 63,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 63,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,923 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 58,005 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,179 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 Nov 2012 48,091 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 48,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,332 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,109 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 LRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EK55 LRO, 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 EK55 LRO registered?

EK55 LRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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