CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY55 USB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,193 mi
Last recorded134,193 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 134,193 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 133,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 129,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 123,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,138 miles

both front brake discs becoming worn/corroded and pads approx 60% worn

n.s front lower,front suspension arm ball joint has slight play

o.s front,front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play

o.s rear suspension anti roll bar end link has slight play

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,316 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm lower ball joint boot in poor condition/perished.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear arm) ball joint has slight play.

o/s/f lower suspension arm lower ball joint boot in poor condition/perished.

Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,236 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Rear pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.

o/s/f tyre beginning to wear on edges.

o/s/r tyre 2mm approximately.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 104,625 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 104,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,351 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CUTS TO TYRES IN GENERAL.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES /CRACKING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,351 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

CUTS TO TYRES IN GENERAL.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES /CRACKING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS.

Fail 2 Apr 2019 102,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,194 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower THRUST ARM RUBBER MOUNT WEEPING OIL.

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

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

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON RELEASED.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE/FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 97,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL/CLOSE TO LIMIT. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower THRUST ARM RUBBER MOUNT WEEPING OIL.

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

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

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON RELEASED.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE/FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 92,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 88,150 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 84,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 78,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,552 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,338 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,584 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,379 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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY55 USB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY55 USB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY55 USB?

You can check the full history of GY55 USB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY55 USB registered?

GY55 USB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GY55 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 USB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY55 USB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY55 USB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.