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OY55 ULZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 ULZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 86,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 81,827 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 76,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 72,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 65,765 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 59,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 54,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 47,034 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 44,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,927 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 42,927 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight cleaner not working

Fail 29 Sep 2014 40,111 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight cleaner not working

Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut to sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight cleaning system inoperative

o/s/f tyre is cracking and has cut to sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,431 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre is close to ligal limit

osr tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,025 miles

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

bothsides r/ tyer to 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,227 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,086 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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OY55 ULZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY55 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

OY55 ULZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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