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PD55 PMD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

292,608 mi
Last recorded292,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD55 PMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 292,608 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 292,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 265,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 239,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 104,943 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 26 May 2015 104,940 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,076 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,076 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,891 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Oct 2012 52,713 miles

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

air bag light on.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 52,713 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,129 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 39,129 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 29,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 29,684 miles

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

Front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,570 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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PD55 PMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PD55 PMD, 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 PD55 PMD registered?

PD55 PMD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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