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PK55 XDN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 XDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 85,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,089 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,710 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 83,678 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 75,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 68,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,386 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,760 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,776 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 45,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,116 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 25,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,824 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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PK55 XDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue 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 PK55 XDN, 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 PK55 XDN registered?

PK55 XDN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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