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AV55 VEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 79,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 79,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 76,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 73,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,168 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2024 73,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 69,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,772 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 67,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,607 miles

chip in screen

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,941 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,421 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 48,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,343 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 35,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 32,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 26,365 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 19,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,077 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,488 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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AV55 VEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV55 VEW, 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 AV55 VEW registered?

AV55 VEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AV55 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 VEW shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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