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FV55 JYA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,739 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,526 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 69,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,834 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 48,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,108 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre feathered

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2015 38,935 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre feathered

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,063 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,160 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,800 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 29,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,988 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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FV55 JYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV55 JYA, 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 FV55 JYA registered?

FV55 JYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 JYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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