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KM55 ADU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,054 mi
Last recorded124,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 110,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode at joint with hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded at rear of fuel tank on nearside- cannot confirm to what extent (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 110,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to corrode at joint with hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes heavily corroded at rear of fuel tank on nearside- cannot confirm to what extent (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front exhaust mount is deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage / driven low on pressure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front exhaust mount is deteriorating

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light is on

offside front tyre has outer side wall damage / driven low on pressure

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.4.A.2f)

Rear ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 3 May 2016 99,608 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,827 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 Mar 2015 91,667 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,616 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 78,616 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,686 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 22,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,568 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,708 miles

Cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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KM55 ADU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM55 ADU, 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 KM55 ADU registered?

KM55 ADU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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