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KY55 BXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,816 mi
Last recorded138,816 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 BXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,689 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,029 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 122,994 miles

Offside Rear 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,985 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 108,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2014 98,208 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,699 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,794 miles

front tyres 225/45r17

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside front tyre starting to wear on edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear 245/40r17

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,979 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,778 miles

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

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

large slice cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jul 2008 36,211 miles

slight movement offside front hub area

slight travel parking brake

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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KY55 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KY55 BXV, 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 KY55 BXV registered?

KY55 BXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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