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EY55 SOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,030 mi
Last recorded180,030 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 SOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 180,030 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 279,257 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 278,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 164,631 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 152,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight noise (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 140,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,456 miles

alternator pully ciezed aux belt flapping

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,839 miles

centre stop lamp cracked/leds inop

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,839 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp cracked/leds inop

n/s/f fog lamp glass cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,349 miles

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

centre stop lamp LEDs inop

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,349 miles

centre stop lamp LEDs inop

Pass 9 Oct 2009 63,729 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,555 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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EY55 SOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY55 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

EY55 SOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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