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KU55 WCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,167 mi
Last recorded124,167 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 WCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,167 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,464 miles

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

ns front pattern poor

Fail 27 Feb 2017 108,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced clouding of the lens is affecting the pattern and light out put (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inners ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front, front arm has slight play in the ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 135,461 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 135,461 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,070 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,600 miles

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

front brake discs badley lipped./

o/s front tyre outer wall badly cut but not down to cords.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 58,045 miles

both front tyres worn at outer edge (possibly tracking adjustment needed )

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,009 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 42,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2008 30,197 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre has slight bulge on outer wall

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 WCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

KU55 WCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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