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PX55 VLR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 VLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,673 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 127,635 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 121,119 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 121,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,414 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 114,667 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded and starting to blow

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,101 miles

Engine management light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,088 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,177 miles

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

rear exhaust hanger not connected to exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2015 91,864 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 85,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,035 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on tread and fronts wearing on inner edge, brake warning light on, front pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 62,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,828 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 60,822 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise both rear tyres wearing near legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,459 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,587 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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PX55 VLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PX55 VLR, 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 PX55 VLR registered?

PX55 VLR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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