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DK55 TVY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 TVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 76,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,wearing outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 74,723 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 74,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer shoulder and some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 73,181 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,057 miles

Rear Nail in tyre both sides

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 68,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 63,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush leaking (oil filled) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,482 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 57,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,817 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,817 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on edge of tread

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 52,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 48,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,545 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,451 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 23,451 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DK55 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

DK55 TVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DK55 TVY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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