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KR55 FLE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,232 mi
Last recorded199,232 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 199,232 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 199,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward ball joint(marked in yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward ball joint(marked in yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with the reversing light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward ball joint(marked in yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 194,847 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2021 188,268 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 188,267 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible "aftermarket hid bulb" fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint(marked in yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition "limo tint "window film fitted (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible "aftermarket hid bulb" fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected "limo tint "window film fitted (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over "axle" brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 177,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 172,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 164,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,584 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 152,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,812 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 139,812 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 2 Oct 2014 129,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 129,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,651 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge & low on inner edge

power steering belt cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2013 115,460 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 11 Apr 2012 103,952 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,952 miles

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN

N/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,653 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,080 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,690 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 FLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KR55 FLE, 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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KR55 FLE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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