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OV55 KVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,142 mi
Last recorded142,142 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 142,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 142,142 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))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 130,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

full belly trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,538 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 126,537 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,409 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 100,626 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,616 miles

center and rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 18 Nov 2016 96,610 miles

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

center and rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,021 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 79,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,199 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 67,475 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,501 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,501 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,585 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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OV55 KVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV55 KVL, 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 OV55 KVL registered?

OV55 KVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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