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MT55 VFB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,014 mi
Last recorded184,014 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 184,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 184,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 183,988 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 183,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 182,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2015 182,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 178,898 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 175,054 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres just above wear bars

Fail 28 Nov 2013 175,054 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres just above wear bars

Pass 13 Nov 2012 160,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 93,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 82,756 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 82,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall but cords are not exposed.

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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MT55 VFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MT55 VFB, 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 MT55 VFB registered?

MT55 VFB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MT55 VFB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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