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OU55 XNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 130,891 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2024 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER TO FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn UPPER TO FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

VEHICLE FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 29 Jul 2023 114,713 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both registration plate lamps light intensity reduced

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 107,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 106,663 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 106,663 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,932 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 95,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush split leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass getting in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2019 83,800 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 24 May 2019 83,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 21 May 2018 79,145 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 May 2017 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,742 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,354 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2010 39,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,608 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 XNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU55 XNN, 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 XNN registered?

OU55 XNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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