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MT55 VMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

224,915 mi
Last recorded224,915 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 VMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 224,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 224,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 201,058 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 201,058 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 181,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 161,058 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 161,058 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 237,958 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 237,943 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 226,682 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 215,017 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,053 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 119,869 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,511 miles

both rear tyres cracked on inner side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 79,730 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,387 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 VMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc 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 MT55 VMZ, 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 MT55 VMZ registered?

MT55 VMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is MT55 VMZ safe to buy?

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