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KY55 SOC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 137,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +fuel pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 137,720 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material +fuel pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,913 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,189 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,189 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,911 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 90,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 81,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,859 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 50,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,770 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)

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 SOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KY55 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

KY55 SOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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