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KU55 EMJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,865 mi
Last recorded93,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 EMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 92,583 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,281 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 89,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 83,561 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,404 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 76,404 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,802 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,049 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 19 Mar 2014 47,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,703 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,889 miles

tread starting to crack n/s/f & o/s/f

tread starting to crack o/s/r/ & n/s/r

Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,887 miles

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

tread starting to crack n/s/f & o/s/f

tread starting to crack o/s/r/ & n/s/r

Pass 30 May 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,657 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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KU55 EMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KU55 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 EMJ registered?

KU55 EMJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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