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KU55 VWH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,144 mi
Last recorded119,144 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 119,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

slight damage to o/s/f brake back plat

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2016 119,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

slight damage to o/s/f brake back plat

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,102 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 100,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 92,225 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

V-belt damaged.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,187 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,859 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,859 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 52,998 miles

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 24 Nov 2010 52,996 miles

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

uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,287 miles

damage to n/s/f +n/s/r tyre walls not to chords yet.

damage to n/s/f road wheel.

oil/gear oil leak.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

slight damage/distortion to o/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,181 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)

cuts/damage to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to o/s/f bumper/wing.

oil leak.

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 35,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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)

cuts/damage to n/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to o/s/f bumper/wing.

oil leak.

slight damage to n/s/r road wheel.

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 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

KU55 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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