CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA54 VGT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,991 mi
Last recorded138,991 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 138,991 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 138,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 120,983 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 110,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 110,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 broken brackets, middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not fully release without assistance (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 102,899 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 102,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust bracket snapped by gearbox

rear suspension corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2021 101,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust bracket snapped by gearbox

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 96,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 95,267 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,267 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect part fitted (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 94,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 92,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 89,077 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 80,052 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 73,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on the edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,369 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,369 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,491 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,491 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 52,410 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 37,847 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 23,391 miles

parking brake release stiff

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA54 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DA54 VGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA54 VGT?

You can check the full history of DA54 VGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA54 VGT registered?

DA54 VGT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is DA54 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 VGT shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA54 VGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA54 VGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.