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VE55 VHA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,011 mi
Last recorded165,011 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 165,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,571 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 156,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 152,398 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 148,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,384 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 144,383 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 139,706 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,202 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 134,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,622 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 121,772 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 121,772 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,945 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 110,552 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,648 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 93,588 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 83,768 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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VE55 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE55 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

VE55 VHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is VE55 VHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 VHA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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