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OY55 PPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 157,094 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 157,094 miles

Exhaust system insecure weld broken o/s and n/s central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 146,945 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 146,932 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint aft (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 142,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 135,328 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 126,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

park brake pedal cover missid

Fail 16 May 2015 126,392 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

park brake pedal cover missid

Pass 17 May 2014 115,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 25 May 2013 101,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from offside drive shaft oil seal

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 May 2012 91,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 91,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 91,105 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 89,829 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 79,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside of steering rack. Nearside rear flexible brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 79,049 miles

Slight play in offside of steering rack. Nearside rear flexible brake hose starting to perish.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,541 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PPU, 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 OY55 PPU registered?

OY55 PPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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