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KV55 XHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,759 mi
Last recorded109,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 109,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 101,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,732 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 86,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,289 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,501 miles

engine covers

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside repeator outer lens broken.

management light stay on.

Fail 28 Nov 2015 77,860 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside repeator outer lens broken.

management light stay on.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,749 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,637 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 58,530 miles

nearside front and rear tyre walls damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,851 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 37,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,947 miles

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

front and rear pads and discs worn low

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

park brake needs adjustment

rear indicators pale

Fail 4 Dec 2008 29,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear pads and discs worn low

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

park brake needs adjustment

rear indicators pale

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 XHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

KV55 XHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KV55 XHA safe to buy?

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