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FG55 OMB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 121,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,432 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 119,431 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 113,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 113,988 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Free play in near side and off side steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,672 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting rotted off pipe front of rear sub frame (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both sides ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 103,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,180 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank and rear sub frame not visable

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 94,053 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 87,521 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,970 miles

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 80,916 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,925 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 75,871 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,690 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,370 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,741 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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FG55 OMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG55 OMB, 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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FG55 OMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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