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MP55 DDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 DDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 126,335 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 125,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 125,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,016 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sidesx2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,563 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sidesx2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sidesx2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 115,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 107,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,168 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,669 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 89,723 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,343 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,377 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,738 miles

Slight curb damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls, no cords showing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 73,738 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Slight curb damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls, no cords showing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,022 miles

unable to test passanger reat seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,024 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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MP55 DDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MP55 DDV, 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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MP55 DDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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