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VE54 ZHY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,684 mi
Last recorded45,684 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 ZHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 45,684 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 45,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,265 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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VE54 ZHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE54 ZHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE54 ZHY?

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What year was VE54 ZHY registered?

VE54 ZHY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is VE54 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 ZHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE54 ZHY have outstanding finance?

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