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KJ55 CHD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,956 mi
Last recorded153,956 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 CHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 153,956 miles

Offside Front mirro slight discolour

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,021 miles

Brake wear warning light on however brake pads ok

Offside Front Mirror glass discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area , substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 139,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake wear warning light on however brake pads ok

Offside Front Mirror glass discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area , substantial leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,787 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

no emissions peak detected

Fail 14 Aug 2021 118,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view

no emissions peak detected

Pass 25 Jun 2020 104,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy/Low Effort

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Fail 24 Jun 2020 104,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Lazy/Low Effort

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Edges

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,413 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy/ low effort

both front headlight deteriorated, offside front headlight pattern weak

both front lower arm front arm inner bush's perished

both rear flexible brake hose's perished

engine cover and under tray fitted, fuel smell under bonnet

front brake discs worn

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy/ low effort

both front headlight deteriorated, offside front headlight pattern weak

both front lower arm front arm inner bush's perished

both rear flexible brake hose's perished

engine cover and under tray fitted, fuel smell under bonnet

front brake discs worn

parking brake anti slip rubber missing

Pass 26 Mar 2018 89,577 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

all four tyres worn low on legal limit

both front headlight deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,376 miles

both rear flexy brake hose's perished

Fail 30 Mar 2017 76,376 miles

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

both rear flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 63,480 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 58,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,027 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,571 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,275 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,412 miles

front brakes worn

transmission electro plug leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,971 miles

parking brake poor effort n/s rear

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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KJ55 CHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ55 CHD, 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 KJ55 CHD registered?

KJ55 CHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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