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MM55 VEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 61,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 56,716 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 56,581 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 52,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,546 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 48,546 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,970 miles

possible baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 18 Nov 2015 44,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50 16 92v (4.1.D.1a)

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

possible baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,120 miles

Coolant light on dash.

Middle hanger on exhaust snapped, corroded away but still supported.

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

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

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

Suspect front wheels which are bigger, should be on rear axle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,714 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2010 18,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,654 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,289 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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MM55 VEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM55 VEF, 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 MM55 VEF registered?

MM55 VEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is MM55 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 VEF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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