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FE55 OWB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,708 mi
Last recorded101,708 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 101,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM, VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner WHEEL RIM WELD REPAIR.

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 95,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TRACK CONTROL ARM, VERY SLIGHT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner WHEEL RIM WELD REPAIR.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,242 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken restricting shock absorber function (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both lost fliud (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 85,909 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear springs are all slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel has been repaired by welding

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 85,908 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front & rear springs are all slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear road wheel has been repaired by welding

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

windscreen wipers are slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2021 83,967 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 83,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,324 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 78,485 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,485 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 3 Jul 2017 74,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,840 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 62,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre has large split on inner sidewall / no ply exsposed

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,656 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,989 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 35,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 29,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 26,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,883 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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FE55 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FE55 OWB, 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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FE55 OWB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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