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KY55 VBC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,041 mi
Last recorded76,041 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 76,041 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,411 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 61,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,166 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,163 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,543 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 48,330 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 48,330 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 42,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 39,827 miles

Both front tyres cracking in the tread

Front Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2016 38,241 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,024 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,514 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 35,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,460 miles

unable to fully view underside due to covering

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,428 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,659 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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KY55 VBC 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 79.2%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

KY55 VBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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