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MV55 EYW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 EYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 113,295 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 110,446 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken

engine undertray slightly loose

Fail 20 Dec 2024 110,147 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

engine undertray slightly loose

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,307 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 105,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,196 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 98,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 92,285 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,334 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,942 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2017 81,731 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,641 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,641 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 60,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,939 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,455 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,258 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,713 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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MV55 EYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV55 EYW, 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 MV55 EYW registered?

MV55 EYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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