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MT55 VMR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,631 mi
Last recorded191,631 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 191,631 miles

Both o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses perished/cracking.

Indicator stalk (on column) slightly loose.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/r anti roll bar end link (lower bush) perished.

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 182,377 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlights becoming clouded.

Indicator stalk (on steering column) slightly loose.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/r anti roll bar link perished/evidence of rust creep.

Fail 11 Mar 2024 182,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Headlights becoming clouded.

Indicator stalk (on steering column) slightly loose.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen chipped.

n/s/r anti roll bar link perished/evidence of rust creep.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 175,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s/r and n/s/r (front to rear) brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator stalk (on steering column) slightly loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 10 Mar 2023 175,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s/r and n/s/r (front to rear) brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Indicator stalk (on steering column) slightly loose.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 14 Mar 2022 167,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, front bush worn/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, front bush worn/ perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,823 miles

both front tyres 2,5mm and worn very smooth on edges (recommend replacing)

both rear anti roll bar end links becoming becoming worn/have slight play

chip in windscreen zone B

front brake pads getting low/required in approx 3-4000 miles

n.s front rear lower suspension arm,ball joint has slight play

rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 151,352 miles

Both rear anti roll bar bushes perished.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded (inner edge)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,201 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes worn.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear discs becoming corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 132,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 25 Oct 2017 132,936 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,887 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,824 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 100,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 61,307 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,818 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,244 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,066 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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MT55 VMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT55 VMR, 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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MT55 VMR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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