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MY55 ALY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,927 mi
Last recorded75,927 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,927 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,395 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 73,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 70,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 65,928 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,215 miles

offside front drop link upper gaiter starting to split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 55,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,062 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2015 48,280 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,471 miles

offside front drop link upper gaiter starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,804 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,287 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,365 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,182 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,182 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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MY55 ALY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MY55 ALY, 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 MY55 ALY registered?

MY55 ALY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is MY55 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY55 ALY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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