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EF55 FKS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,752 mi
Last recorded54,752 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 54,752 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 54,409 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,907 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,115 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,592 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,454 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 48,370 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Apr 2017 48,370 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,079 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 45,353 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,406 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,114 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,530 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,413 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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EF55 FKS 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 82.6%.

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 EF55 FKS, 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 EF55 FKS?

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What year was EF55 FKS registered?

EF55 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is EF55 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 FKS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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