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1 VKR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,264 mi
Last recorded63,264 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 63,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 63,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear bracket broken

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 54,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,769 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 37,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 27,628 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 16,622 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 9,124 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 6,354 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 5,475 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 5,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,133 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 3,650 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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1 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 1 VKR, 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 1 VKR registered?

1 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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