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FN55 XVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 98,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2025 97,949 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 89,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,429 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,753 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 81,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,999 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded from nearside of central exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 76,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,030 miles

n/s/r body damage

n/s/r lamp edge broken

Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,306 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 70,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,232 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,057 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,687 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 46,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,198 miles

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 Sep 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,932 miles

All 4 tyres(particularly rear)are just within MOT limits and will need replacing soon

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,210 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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FN55 XVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FN55 XVR, 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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FN55 XVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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