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MH55 ZXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 161,156 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 155,443 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 143,962 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 135,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,336 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,295 miles

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

Slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,295 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 21 Oct 2015 83,214 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,483 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,262 miles

N/s hand brake effert a bit low

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,617 miles

o/s front tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

two puncture repairs to offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,951 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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MH55 ZXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MH55 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

MH55 ZXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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