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K55 PAH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,935 mi
Last recorded59,935 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,935 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 59,925 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 53,316 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 53,316 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 49,663 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 46,873 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 46,870 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame excessively corroded and weakened within the prescribed area of the rear suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (rear arm lower ball joint) excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame excessively corroded and weakened within the prescribed area of the rear suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/corroded on the inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,537 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play fits up through hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint gaitor deteriorated, fits down through hub

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,255 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, offside rear

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside at rear and rear subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Nov 2017 44,250 miles

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

Exhaust mounting bracket broken, offside rear

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside at rear and rear subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2016 42,619 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,614 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,991 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 39,300 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,178 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 36,187 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,032 miles

All tyres close to legal limit

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,844 miles

Both rear tyres 4mm

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,166 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 PAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K55 PAH, 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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K55 PAH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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