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DF55 EBU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,173 mi
Last recorded53,173 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 53,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 50,401 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 48,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 44,969 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 43,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 42,044 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,112 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust covers perished

Offside Front ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,558 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,095 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,251 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 37,251 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,152 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 34,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 30,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,952 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 23,418 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 11,184 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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DF55 EBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DF55 EBU, 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 DF55 EBU registered?

DF55 EBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DF55 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 EBU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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