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FH55 DLV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 85,363 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,736 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,621 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2015 79,621 miles

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

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 73,583 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 55,918 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

off side front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,560 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,455 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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FH55 DLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH55 DLV, 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 FH55 DLV registered?

FH55 DLV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is FH55 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 DLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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