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KR55 XKG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 XKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,751 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 101,826 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 101,804 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,627 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,510 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 87,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear 1 of 2. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,741 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,473 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly low

front disc brakes worn

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,473 miles

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

both rear tyres worn slightly low

front disc brakes worn

Pass 4 May 2011 55,760 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)

engine light on

n/s/f slight cuts on inner and outter sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2010 46,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,960 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 XKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol 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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

KR55 XKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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