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DR55 VAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 82,752 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,429 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 80,429 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,122 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,766 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,766 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,427 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,416 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,416 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat backing is damaged exposing side air bag wiring in seat

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,283 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,730 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 58,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 50,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 40,081 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,528 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 25,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,067 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 22,064 miles

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

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

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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DR55 VAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DR55 VAL, 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 DR55 VAL registered?

DR55 VAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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