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CX55 OHB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,149 mi
Last recorded75,149 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,172 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,050 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49,959 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 49,956 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,789 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 22,339 miles

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

o/s/r inner cv boot has a small pin hole init

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2013 22,339 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

o/s/r inner cv boot has a small pin hole init

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,781 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,659 miles

Cuts in the sidewall of both front tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,206 miles

offside front dust cap missing

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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CX55 OHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CX55 OHB, 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 CX55 OHB registered?

CX55 OHB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for CX55 OHB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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