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MV55 KYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,206 mi
Last recorded197,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 197,206 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 188,809 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,642 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 180,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 170,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in hub

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 156,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 146,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,005 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 136,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,404 miles

fitted with plastic undertrays .

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexibroken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fitted with plastic undertrays .

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,734 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted!

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,193 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,826 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,095 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,621 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,614 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,423 miles

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

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 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MV55 KYB, 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 KYB registered?

MV55 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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