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T555 BRA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,344 mi
Last recorded133,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 BRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 133,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 131,502 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 117,775 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 108,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 147,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,554 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,996 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

nearside and offside inner sill slight surface corrosion

rear suspension components and underbody covered with underseal

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 56,443 miles

outer sill cover fitted and under body cover fitted

unable to check seat belts at rear car full

Fail 28 Jul 2016 56,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sill cover fitted and under body cover fitted

unable to check seat belts at rear car full

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,851 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 46,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,565 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2012 31,997 miles

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

advise front wipers condition

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall

advise strong front discs pitted

Fail 30 Dec 2011 31,990 miles

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

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

advise front wipers condition

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall

advise strong front discs pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 28,793 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 21,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 18,716 miles

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

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

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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T555 BRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T555 BRA, 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 T555 BRA registered?

T555 BRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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