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OY55 HLM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,047 mi
Last recorded103,047 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,047 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 158,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin From restricted viewpoint (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 158,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin From restricted viewpoint (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 151,088 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 151,087 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,320 miles

Nearside Front wearing low on tread outer edges 225/45/17

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wearing low on tread outer edges 225/45/17

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O.S.F.Tyre has outer sholdert wear close to cords

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,740 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O.S.F.Tyre has outer sholdert wear close to cords

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,017 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 77,015 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,121 miles

Advise unable to inspect fully all four inner wheel arches fully plus outer sills due to trims fitted ,also 80% of under body including some components due to the above.

Advise uneven wear on nearside front tyre.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,508 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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OY55 HLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OY55 HLM, 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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OY55 HLM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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