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8 EEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,187 mi
Last recorded55,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 EEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,187 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 53,110 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 53,110 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,886 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 50,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,400 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,999 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,253 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 36,246 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 34,105 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 34,101 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 31,918 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,746 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,451 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,431 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 21,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside 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 16 Jul 2012 19,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,128 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,753 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 16,739 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,704 miles

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

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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8 EEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 8 EEN, 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 8 EEN registered?

8 EEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is 8 EEN safe to buy?

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