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GA55 CHE

2011 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests40 (28 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,499 mi
Last recorded148,499 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk49,136 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA55 CHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

28 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 148,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2025 141,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 141,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 145,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NOISY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 130,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,879 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 124,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,664 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,851 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 79,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 79,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,880 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 107,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,904 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 105,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,890 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 39,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm ball joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 31,974 miles

Nearside Front wiper pausing during upwards stroke

Nearside Rear inner wheel cover insecure but not fouling wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 26,339 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,757 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,880 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,672 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 67,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 67,057 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 43,010 miles

brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 43,010 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 27,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,945 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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GA55 CHE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 49,136 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 GA55 CHE, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GA55 CHE is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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