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MV55 KUW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,161 mi
Last recorded118,161 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 118,161 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,999 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 111,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 104,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,802 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,713 miles

front metal brake pipes corroding

slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link bush

Fail 30 May 2019 89,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front metal brake pipes corroding

slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link bush

Pass 4 Jun 2018 80,539 miles

o/s mirror glass poor

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,975 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,703 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 63,431 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,968 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,195 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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MV55 KUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MV55 KUW, 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 MV55 KUW registered?

MV55 KUW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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