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GL55 EYV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 EYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 102,948 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 102,948 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 98,446 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 98,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 98,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,223 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 97,575 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 97,573 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,536 miles

full length undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 15 May 2015 94,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front drag link bushes soft.

Pass 2 May 2014 90,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,943 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,259 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp glass brocken

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,267 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 55,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GL55 EYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL55 EYV, 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 GL55 EYV registered?

GL55 EYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is GL55 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 EYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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