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K55 BOS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 BOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 79,931 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 71,172 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,031 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake sticking slightly on release (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 51,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake sticking slightly on release (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 39,692 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror glass delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,557 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 29,044 miles

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 29,044 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,203 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 22,544 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 20,896 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 20,349 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 19,597 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 18,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,986 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 15,851 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 15,851 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 13,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,260 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,555 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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K55 BOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K55 BOS, 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 K55 BOS registered?

K55 BOS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is K55 BOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 BOS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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