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KY55 DLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,404 mi
Last recorded140,404 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 140,404 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 135,107 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 135,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 129,848 miles

Offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 116,573 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [2-3000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,122 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 105,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 99,194 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,525 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 83,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 83,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,098 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,531 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)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear pads 80% nsr

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,921 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 66,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,823 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm in centre

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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KY55 DLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KY55 DLJ, 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 KY55 DLJ registered?

KY55 DLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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