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MH55 ZKW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,028 mi
Last recorded150,028 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 150,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 140,606 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 132,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 119,891 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 119,877 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Mobile fone holder ?? (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,908 miles

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

covers fitted underside not allowing full inspection of underside componets

Fail 4 Dec 2015 105,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear steel arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 64% N/S low (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,070 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,135 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,046 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,238 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,238 miles

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

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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MH55 ZKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MH55 ZKW, 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 MH55 ZKW registered?

MH55 ZKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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