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EY55 DGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,534 mi
Last recorded151,534 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 DGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 151,534 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 151,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,908 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlamp lens hazed

Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,732 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2018 137,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 119,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,472 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 107,387 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,114 miles

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,380 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 45,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,561 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EY55 DGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EY55 DGU, 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 EY55 DGU registered?

EY55 DGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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