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FY55 XBP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,032 mi
Last recorded95,032 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 95,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,052 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 89,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,824 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,196 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 86,175 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,175 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 84,174 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,013 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 82,013 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,320 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,320 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,637 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,453 miles

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

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 2 Dec 2010 52,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 52,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,132 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,733 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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FY55 XBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY55 XBP, 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 FY55 XBP registered?

FY55 XBP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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