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GY55 DXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,673 mi
Last recorded102,673 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 102,673 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear trailing arms corroded

Underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2026 102,669 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear trailing arms corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2025 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 102,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2024 100,981 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,885 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,885 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 95,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear backbox has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,057 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 83,671 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,436 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,237 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,756 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall curbing band 245/40R17

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,423 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 9 Aug 2011 44,513 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 33,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,399 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)

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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GY55 DXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY55 DXZ, 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 GY55 DXZ registered?

GY55 DXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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