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OY55 PNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,413 mi
Last recorded58,413 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 PNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 58,413 miles

Both front flexi hoses perished

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 52,077 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,322 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 49,056 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 49,056 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 44,539 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,866 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2018 41,266 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 41,266 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,229 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 39,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall splitting

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 36,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall splitting

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

Pass 6 May 2015 32,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 21,845 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 21,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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OY55 PNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OY55 PNX, 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 OY55 PNX registered?

OY55 PNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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