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MX55 FEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 FEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,438 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 89,437 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,283 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 84,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,400 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 19 Apr 2010 73,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,813 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 65,813 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,976 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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MX55 FEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MX55 FEF, 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 MX55 FEF registered?

MX55 FEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is MX55 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX55 FEF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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