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MX55 UPN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,132 mi
Last recorded98,132 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 UPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 98,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 98,132 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 92,657 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted time of test slight mist of oil on under tray too.

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play On both side's. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly hard to spin by hand.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 92,646 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine cover and under tray fitted time of test slight mist of oil on under tray too.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded too flex. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly hard to spin by hand.

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2017 88,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 88,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,580 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Front chips on windscreen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,425 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 80,423 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,987 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 46,431 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WAALL ,

REAR COIL SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT .

Fail 3 Feb 2011 46,431 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WAALL ,

REAR COIL SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT .

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,253 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,600 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 UPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

MX55 UPN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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