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MJ55 VWA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,099 miles

EML on.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2016 70,449 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 60,926 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald inner+outer shoulder

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 55,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 47,448 miles

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

handbrake effiency only just passed

long hand brake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to crack around edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2008 20,315 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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MJ55 VWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ55 VWA, 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 MJ55 VWA registered?

MJ55 VWA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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