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KW55 XAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,003 mi
Last recorded97,003 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,003 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 78,390 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside slight cracking to inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 11 May 2021 72,121 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers & Engine Undertray Fitted.

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

Undersides General Surface Rusts.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,550 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have low tread patterns (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 71,550 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have low tread patterns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,406 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre starting to split inner side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 55,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,658 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,658 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine warning light on

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,608 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut on outer edge rim protector in several places but not showing cords

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,167 miles

Both front thrust arm bushes starting to split.

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall.

Fail 29 Sep 2011 46,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 46,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,747 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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KW55 XAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KW55 XAY, 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 KW55 XAY registered?

KW55 XAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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