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KY55 DVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,939 mi
Last recorded138,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,939 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 137,003 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front jacking point missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 130,085 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 117,091 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 117,091 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 110,134 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 110,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 108,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 103,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,842 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,245 miles

both front tyres uneven wear to shoulders - advise check tracking

n/s front tyre outer edge worn advise replace

slight play to both front wheel bearings

small chip to front n/s screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,194 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 38,192 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front brake disc has scouring to inner face

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 DVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

KY55 DVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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