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KM55 HDD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,311 mi
Last recorded72,311 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 72,311 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,229 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 72,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn on the outer edge

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 68,677 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has badly worn on the outer edge

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,764 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,797 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,232 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 28,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 21,503 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 8 Jan 2009 17,226 miles

both front tyre treads worn low at edges

both rear tyres centre treads close to depth warning markers

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

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 HDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KM55 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

KM55 HDD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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