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MV55 KYY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 142,171 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,243 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 132,609 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 123,861 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Park brake release lever feel?

Park brake warning light ?

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,946 miles

Park brake release lever feel?

Park brake warning light ?

Pass 5 Oct 2011 99,189 miles

N/S/F Tyre side wall slight cut.

Rear pads and brake discs worn

Slight rubbing noise, from both rear wheels when rotated.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,758 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,149 miles

Advise front brake disc run out.

Brake pedal feels spongy?

Front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Advise front brake disc run out.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,161 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 KYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYY, 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 KYY registered?

MV55 KYY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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