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NA55 VGL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,975 mi
Last recorded48,975 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 VGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,833 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 48,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,307 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,765 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 47,765 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

ESP warning message on instrument cluster

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 45,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 44,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,217 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,120 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 37,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,506 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,730 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,730 miles

Offside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,112 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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NA55 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 NA55 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA55 VGL registered?

NA55 VGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is NA55 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA55 VGL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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