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OU55 XNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 157,638 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 157,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2018 151,160 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 151,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 146,643 miles

access limited to brake pipes

play noted to all front suspension bushes

play noted to front suspension bushes

Fail 10 May 2017 146,643 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

play noted to front suspension bushes

Pass 12 May 2016 139,938 miles

access to under body limited due to under trays

slight play noted to os of steering rack

surface corrosion noted to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Apr 2016 139,877 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Excessive blue smoke at idle (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower rear bottom ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 136,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,969 miles

cuts on offside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Jan 2014 131,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cuts on offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,386 miles

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

too much oil

Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,577 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge (dangerous)

srs light staying on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 116,577 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge (dangerous)

srs light staying on

Pass 17 May 2011 108,186 miles

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear inner tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2011 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear inner tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2010 96,966 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2009 83,440 miles

Nearside front foglamp lense smashed

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,705 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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OU55 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU55 XNB, 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 OU55 XNB registered?

OU55 XNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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