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CT55 PLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,933 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,459 miles

discs on the front are in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,405 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18- cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18- cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides- plus ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates are corroded- o/s scraping disc occasionally

Fail 20 Jan 2023 79,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury repeater, damaged in mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure all fixings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides- lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18- cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18- cuts to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides- plus ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 77,663 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective brackets broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 75,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front exhaust mounting brackets broken

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges and cuts on sidewall 225/40/18vr

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f bumper split and trim loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18vr and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18vr (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front exhaust mounting brackets broken

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges and cuts on sidewall 225/40/18vr

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f bumper split and trim loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 29 Nov 2019 72,034 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

both front and n/s rear tyres have cuts on sidewall but no cords exposed

rear subframe surface rust

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,128 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 61,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,382 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake fluctuating

Fail 10 Dec 2014 47,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 47,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 47,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,967 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,402 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Park brake travel more than normal.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,334 miles

Cuts in outer tyre side walls

Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,913 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CT55 PLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CT55 PLX, 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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CT55 PLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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