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MW55 ZZV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,734 mi
Last recorded175,734 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 ZZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 175,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 175,732 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 168,328 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 168,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 150,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 138,555 miles

both front upper attctchments have slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2018 138,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front upper attctchments have slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 119,458 miles

Nearside Front surface cut in outer side wall

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake poor

n/s h/lamp poor pattern,refer also prior fail/advise

upper stop lamp inop,n/s/r indicator faded,n/s wing repeater damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake poor

unable to properly assess o/s/f hub due to balljoint

upper stop lamp inop,n/s/r indicator faded,n/s wing repeater damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 110,093 miles

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2013 103,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,640 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 87,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 87,876 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,415 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,324 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Dec 2008 60,324 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Park brake pedal rubber missing

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MW55 ZZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW55 ZZV, 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 MW55 ZZV registered?

MW55 ZZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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