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FG55 FSO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 96,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 88,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 85,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,727 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 82,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,028 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,028 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil low

oil low

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

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

Small stone chips in screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,550 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,412 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,594 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FG55 FSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 FG55 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG55 FSO registered?

FG55 FSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is FG55 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 FSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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