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MY55 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 131,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 126,718 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,739 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 79,470 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Upper and lower engine covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,316 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,488 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on very inner edges

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2013 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,056 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,332 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,945 miles

OSF Tyre Low On Inside Edge

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 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CLK, 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 CLK registered?

MY55 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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