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EX55 PYP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,637 mi
Last recorded109,637 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 PYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 109,637 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,285 miles

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

Under tray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,411 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,938 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,218 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,218 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,920 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,349 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,593 miles

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

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 PYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EX55 PYP, 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 PYP registered?

EX55 PYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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