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MM55 EEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

147,740 mi
Last recorded147,740 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 147,740 miles

both front forward suspension arm bushs spliting slightly

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 147,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured has hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front forward suspension arm bushs spliting slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2025 142,458 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,180 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 132,180 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 131,920 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 131,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,333 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2022 128,331 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated return spring weak does not release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 123,510 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 123,509 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,241 miles

nearside front lower rearward steel suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 113,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,952 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear of the two arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,390 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 70,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,924 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,882 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 56,882 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,250 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,978 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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MM55 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 MM55 EEX, 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 MM55 EEX registered?

MM55 EEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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