CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX55 USS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,934 mi
Last recorded76,934 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 USS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 76,934 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions on upper limit (Lambda) advise service/repair required.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 75,231 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Not working at point of inspection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions on upper limit (Lambda) advise service/repair required.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 72,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,757 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,332 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At support hanger between centre section and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,966 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,376 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,500 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 53,444 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre nail in centre of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,405 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,857 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,489 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX55 USS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX55 USS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX55 USS?

You can check the full history of DX55 USS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX55 USS registered?

DX55 USS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is DX55 USS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 USS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX55 USS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX55 USS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.