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DK55 PGU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 123,862 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,756 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,058 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 108,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 103,348 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,932 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,276 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,007 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 73,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise reposition n/s rear brake flexi hose to give maximum clearance with rear suspension arm

front brake pads are worn

n/s front tyre is very badly cracked strongly advise replacement

n/s handbrake needs checking and adjustment

Pass 1 May 2015 73,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise reposition n/s rear brake flexi hose to give maximum clearance with rear suspension arm

front brake pads are worn

n/s front tyre is very badly cracked strongly advise replacement

n/s handbrake needs checking and adjustment

Pass 29 May 2014 68,830 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 68,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,384 miles

Front brake disks very worn

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

Temporary repair on park brake mechanism

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disks very worn

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,932 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,958 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,058 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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DK55 PGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DK55 PGU, 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 DK55 PGU registered?

DK55 PGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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