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VE55 SVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,042 mi
Last recorded204,042 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 204,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 191,037 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 191,037 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 172,648 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 170,867 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2014 170,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 165,306 miles

intermittent park brake lever sticking

Fail 3 Jan 2014 165,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

intermittent park brake lever sticking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 154,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate slight damage

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 97,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate slight damage

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 139,702 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 139,702 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

chips in screen

o/s rear tyre just on min limit

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,804 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 126,804 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

knocking noise from rear----no faults are apparent

Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,355 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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VE55 SVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

VE55 SVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is VE55 SVY safe to buy?

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