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OV55 MHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 114,237 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 113,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 111,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front outer pad, hard to see. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General age corrosion to some underbody parts

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 111,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front outer pad, hard to see. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General age corrosion to some underbody parts

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

some wear in hand brake release

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,582 miles

front pad slow front disc corroded

slight play in o/s/f bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2016 49,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc corroded plus lipped (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,456 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 101,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 101,426 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,578 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 Front 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 18 Oct 2010 73,940 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,649 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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OV55 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV55 MHM, 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 OV55 MHM registered?

OV55 MHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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