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VN55 SXA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,057 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 133,806 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 133,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 122,683 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,234 miles

EML light on

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 88,429 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 88,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,407 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,541 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 53,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,919 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,772 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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VN55 SXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN55 SXA, 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 VN55 SXA registered?

VN55 SXA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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