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MX55 ZKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 ZKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 109,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

suspension components' corded

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 108,277 miles

3rd brake light not working

car has an oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 100,947 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,719 miles

both rear brake hoses poor

head lights on limit

Pass 2 Jan 2020 85,203 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 85,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,795 miles

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

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

both rear tyres poor

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,795 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

both rear tyres poor

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,989 miles

Service light on

Fail 6 Nov 2017 70,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Service light on

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,204 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 52,441 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 52,441 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre starting to crack and split inner walls

Pass 30 Nov 2013 39,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 32,430 miles

Nearside Front 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 5 Nov 2012 32,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2011 28,448 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,624 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

damage to o/s/f indecator

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2009 20,719 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,395 miles

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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MX55 ZKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX55 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

MX55 ZKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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