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FN55 XUS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 137,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 137,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 132,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 130,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 130,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 123,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 107,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,790 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 104,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 100,651 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 90,238 miles

Center exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Covers/undertrays fitted

Flexi brake pipes starting to crack/perish

Surface corrosion suspension components

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,238 miles

Center exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Covers/undertrays fitted

Flexi brake pipes starting to crack/perish

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Surface corrosion suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2014 86,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2013 83,104 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 79,826 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,773 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,704 miles

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

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,069 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FN55 XUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FN55 XUS, 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 FN55 XUS registered?

FN55 XUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FN55 XUS safe to buy?

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