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KX55 YKB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,300 mi
Last recorded142,300 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 138,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear brake flex-hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,381 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,344 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Aug 2018 113,344 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Aug 2017 108,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 108,929 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 100,556 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,668 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,611 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage n/s/r light lens

Fail 18 Jun 2011 57,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,587 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,482 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked not affecting light output

restricted view on a number of items on underside of vehicle due to large floor undertrays fitted.

slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,420 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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KX55 YKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX55 YKB, 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 KX55 YKB registered?

KX55 YKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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