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KR55 BYF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

230,196 mi
Last recorded230,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 230,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 224,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 212,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 200,233 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play joint facing down (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre starting to lightly wear on inner edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front n/s on limit on edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 185,324 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre is perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2015 180,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 174,206 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 174,206 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 159,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 147,349 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 121,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,997 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,499 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,231 miles

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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KR55 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KR55 BYF, 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 KR55 BYF registered?

KR55 BYF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is KR55 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 BYF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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