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KN55 OAJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 110,114 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheel have one missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 99,602 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,279 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 94,279 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,316 miles

front discs very poor and corrded on inner faces

Pass 10 Aug 2012 81,556 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil topped up prior to mot

front brake discs corroded and poor

Fail 10 Aug 2012 81,556 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil topped up prior to mot

front brake discs corroded and poor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,950 miles

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear indicators discoloured

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,286 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,107 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 63,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 57,004 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

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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KN55 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN55 OAJ, 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 KN55 OAJ registered?

KN55 OAJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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