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EX55 KFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,683 mi
Last recorded206,683 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 206,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 190,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 183,795 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 176,589 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 169,357 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorber worn

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

wear in n/s steering

Fail 14 Oct 2017 169,324 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorber worn

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

wear in n/s steering

Pass 22 Oct 2016 161,314 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread depth.

Most of the front suspension bushes are perished.

The dust boot on the O/S/F anti roll bar link lower joint.

Wear noted on the front and rear brake discs.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 153,746 miles

Bearing rumble noted from the front of the engine.

Both front tyres are badly wearing on the inner edge.

Most of the front suspension arm bushes are perished and starting to split.

The rear silencer is corroded.

Wear noted on the front and rear brake discs.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 147,153 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 25 Oct 2014 14,009 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,798 miles

exhaust rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 131,106 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Oct 2011 107,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 87,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,935 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,615 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 58,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 57,900 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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EX55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EX55 KFG, 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 EX55 KFG registered?

EX55 KFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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