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KV55 VNY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,432 mi
Last recorded125,432 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 VNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 125,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 114,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,503 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 98,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,766 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,766 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,931 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords and cracking around outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,634 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 72,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 72,339 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,442 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 64,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,319 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,911 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,870 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,937 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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KV55 VNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KV55 VNY, 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

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What year was KV55 VNY registered?

KV55 VNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is KV55 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 VNY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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