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VK55 XDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,413 mi
Last recorded59,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 59,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,927 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 57,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 56,003 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,126 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 55,126 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 53,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyres close limit

Fail 13 Nov 2019 51,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres close limit

Pass 6 Nov 2018 50,260 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 50,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt most rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 42,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,842 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 37,842 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,842 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,778 miles

s.r.s warning on dash

Fail 3 Sep 2012 34,778 miles

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

s.r.s warning on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,913 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,879 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,339 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,618 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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VK55 XDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK55 XDV, 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 VK55 XDV registered?

VK55 XDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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