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KP55 WLW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,320 mi
Last recorded104,320 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 WLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,320 miles

Both headlights slightly sun damaged

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 3 Jan 2020 104,320 miles

Both headlights slightly sun damaged

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 102,379 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 100,355 miles

Automatic gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,348 miles

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

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

Automatic gearbox oil leak

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,990 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,642 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,395 miles

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake pedal anti slip worn.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Fail 13 Jan 2015 73,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light indicates a fault.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake pedal anti slip worn.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 55,353 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2012 50,819 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,414 miles

emgine mangement light on

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2010 40,012 miles

e.m.l light on

lip front discs

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Fail 1 May 2010 40,012 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

e.m.l light on

lip front discs

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,021 miles

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 7 Mar 2009 34,940 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 34,940 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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KP55 WLW 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 72.2%.

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 KP55 WLW, 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 KP55 WLW registered?

KP55 WLW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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