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OE05 XPA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,238 mi
Last recorded176,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 176,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 156,278 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

nearside front and offside front tyres bald from inner and outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2017 156,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side front (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

nearside front and offside front tyres bald from inner and outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 146,148 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 130,355 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,342 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,795 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,831 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,243 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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OE05 XPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OE05 XPA, 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 OE05 XPA registered?

OE05 XPA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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