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KU55 ENK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,871 mi
Last recorded81,871 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,871 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 80,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 80,439 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,170 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 77,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

offside front JACKING POINT rubber block is missing!

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

offside front JACKING POINT rubber block is missing!

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,998 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean and polish (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense is badly deteriorated! advise clean and polish (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

offside front JACKING POINT rubber block is missing!

Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,018 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under trays fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,441 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,076 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 49,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,587 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,070 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,910 miles

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

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 ENK 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 63.6%.

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 ENK, 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 KU55 ENK registered?

KU55 ENK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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