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VK55 DFJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,879 mi
Last recorded163,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 163,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 158,562 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 150,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 141,212 miles

Fuel pipe ferules corroded near tank

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Over adjusted (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 141,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel pipe ferules corroded near tank

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Over adjusted (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,617 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 133,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 117,483 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,871 miles

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,871 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,193 miles

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

low tread both rear tyres

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly[low tread on outer edge]

Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,193 miles

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

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

low tread both rear tyres

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly[low tread on outer edge]

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,238 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 66,238 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,630 miles

Due to the amount of plastic sheilding under the bonnet and underneath the engine its impossible to do a full inspection of some steering and suspension components. And related items.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,964 miles

advise that front brakes getting close to spec,small stone chip to screen.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,167 miles

advise that front brake disk getting close to spec

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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VK55 DFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK55 DFJ, 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 VK55 DFJ registered?

VK55 DFJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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