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VN55 SWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 SWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 137,598 miles

Exhaust Has a slight blow.

Rear Sub-frame corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2026 137,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust Has a slight blow.

Head lights are misty.

Rear Sub-frame corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2025 134,530 miles

Rear Sub-Frame is corroded.

Fail 30 Jun 2025 134,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame is corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 131,848 miles

Rear Sub Frame corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2024 131,848 miles

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

Rear Sub Frame corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,464 miles

Rear Sub-Frame and Suspension Components are corroded.

Fail 12 Jun 2023 127,457 miles

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

Rear Sub-Frame and Suspension Components are corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 123,792 miles

Both Front Tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame is heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Jun 2022 123,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both Front Tyres are wearing on the outer edges.

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

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

Rear Sub-Frame is heavily corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 120,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 112,004 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 119,987 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,577 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 115,563 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 106,036 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 98,708 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre badly split inner sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,202 miles

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 76,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,858 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak from eletrical connecter in auto box

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,214 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,596 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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VN55 SWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VN55 SWZ, 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 VN55 SWZ registered?

VN55 SWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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