2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.1L Diesel · RA55 WBD

The most recent MOT on 5 November 2025 at 55,097 miles was passed with no defects recorded, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. Although the 3 November 2025 and 15 May 2023 tests were marked as failed, each carried the same “no defects recorded” outcome, suggesting that any issues were corrected before the final assessment. The consecutive passes in May 2024 and November 2025 indicate a stable maintenance pattern with no evident deterioration. At 55,097 miles the CLK is 21 years old, averaging roughly 2,600 miles per year, a figure that points to relatively light usage or extended periods of inactivity. The interval from the May 2023 test at 53,380 miles to the May 2024 test at 54,890 miles reflects a modest increase of 1,510 miles over a full year, while the jump to the November 2025 reading adds 2,207 miles in just over six months, indicating a recent rise in mileage. The record remains otherwise clean, with no major mileage spikes or gaps. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the mechanical components that have historically shown vulnerability in this model: inspect the front and rear suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, verify that the brake calipers move freely and that the discs are not excessively worn or corroded, and examine the chassis and wheel‑arch areas for rust that could compromise structural integrity. Since the MOT history shows no recorded defects, a thorough visual and functional check of the exhaust system, tyre tread depth, and steering linkage is advisable to confirm that the low‑mileage pattern has not masked emerging faults.