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DG55 ZBC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,378 mi
Last recorded128,378 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ZBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2026 128,378 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 118,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,393 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 83,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 81,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,420 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 63,420 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,611 miles

wipers in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2015 62,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2014 61,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Mar 2013 60,497 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,795 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 22 Mar 2012 59,795 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,887 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2009 54,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,171 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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DG55 ZBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG55 ZBC, 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 DG55 ZBC registered?

DG55 ZBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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