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FV54 WVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 76,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 73,437 miles

advise central exhaust mount insecure

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise nearside front tyre worn down on outer edge

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,279 miles

advisae engine covers fitted unsble to fully inspect engine bay

advise offside front tyre worn down on edges

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,695 miles

advise engine covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,746 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 59,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 53,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,350 miles

engine under cover fitted

floor pan cover fitted

oil leak on gear box

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,700 miles

Oil leak

floorpan covers fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

underbonnet brake master cylinder cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,409 miles

floorpan covers fitted

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension component covers fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2009 29,484 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2009 29,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,320 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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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FV54 WVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 WVH, 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 FV54 WVH registered?

FV54 WVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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