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KV55 EJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 131,372 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 120,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres going out of shape

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 23 Aug 2021 111,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres going out of shape

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,649 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 102,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 91,657 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 59,849 miles

Rear 245-40-17 x 2 on rear

parking braqke only just in spec

service light on will need mercedes reset

Fail 6 Sep 2016 59,813 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front 225-45-17 x2 on front

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

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

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

Rear 245-40-17 x 2 on rear

parking braqke only just in spec

service light on will need mercedes reset

Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,836 miles

Front tyres 225. 45. 17 Rear tyres 225. 40. 17

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit needs renewing now on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,002 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,693 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 32,468 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,879 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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KV55 EJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KV55 EJK, 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 KV55 EJK registered?

KV55 EJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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