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FX55 ODU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 ODU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,577 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 90,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,727 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 81,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 77,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 71,304 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 3 May 2016 67,035 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 58,351 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 58,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs rusty on the inner walls.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,480 miles

N/S/R tyre inner wall cut

O/S/R wheel slight buckle

tyre warning on dash

Fail 13 Nov 2012 50,479 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

N/S/R tyre inner wall cut

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/R wheel slight buckle

tyre warning on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 33,661 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,876 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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FX55 ODU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FX55 ODU, 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 FX55 ODU registered?

FX55 ODU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for FX55 ODU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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