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VE55 PWN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 PWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,241 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Fail 12 Oct 2018 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,337 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 90,237 miles

offside rear tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 4 Jan 2014 88,177 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2014 88,177 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 84,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,999 miles

centre brake light not in place

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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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VE55 PWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE55 PWN, 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 VE55 PWN registered?

VE55 PWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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