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VX54 XGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,601 mi
Last recorded102,601 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,601 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 93,087 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 87,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,748 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 81,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 69,003 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 69,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,641 miles

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

nearside rear alloy wheel has been repaired on inner bead.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside rear alloy wheel has been repaired on inner bead.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 61,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/r wheel rim has been repaired (welded) on inner rim

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,097 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2008 34,335 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 34,335 miles

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

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

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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VX54 XGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX54 XGJ, 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 VX54 XGJ registered?

VX54 XGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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