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CV55 MHZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,264 mi
Last recorded100,264 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 100,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,928 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,928 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,078 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 98,993 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 98,948 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2020 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 94,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 94,996 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,718 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 84,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 73,033 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 59,780 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 59,780 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 48,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 46,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,380 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,166 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 40,164 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 28 Aug 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,199 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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CV55 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CV55 MHZ, 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 CV55 MHZ registered?

CV55 MHZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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