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PJ55 XDH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,503 mi
Last recorded84,503 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 XDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 84,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside starting to fade (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,112 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 83,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 77,482 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,367 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,940 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,205 miles

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

rear anti roll bar starting to corrode

Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,161 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,161 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,989 miles

Exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,329 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,329 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 35,739 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 35,729 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,872 miles

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

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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PJ55 XDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ55 XDH, 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 PJ55 XDH registered?

PJ55 XDH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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