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CE55 GVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 107,630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 103,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,475 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 96,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 90,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,366 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 74,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,552 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,552 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 69,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 69,393 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2014 66,426 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,612 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,612 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,722 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,953 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,736 miles

Offside rear tyre 3.6mm///////Nearside rear tyre 3.4mm

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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CE55 GVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CE55 GVR, 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 CE55 GVR registered?

CE55 GVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 GVR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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