2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.7L Diesel · BN55 VBU
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.7L, diesel). First registered 07/09/2005. Recorded mileage 132,338 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2685cc
BN55 VBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 132,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BN55 VBU Mileage History
- 23/05/2023108,188 mi
- 23/05/2023108,188 mi
- 24/05/2024115,654 mi+7,466 mi
- 26/08/2025132,338 mi+16,684 mi
- 02/09/2025132,338 mi
Average of roughly 10,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN55 VBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (BN55 VBU) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
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