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A27 ARW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,452 mi
Last recorded92,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,452 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 89,118 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Nearside Rear coil spring is rubbing on suspension arm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,391 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 78,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,576 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 62,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 56,486 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 55,579 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,994 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 53,994 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,469 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,944 miles

cross strut bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,930 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross strut bushes split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 25,445 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,908 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 18,908 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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A27 ARW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A27 ARW, 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 A27 ARW registered?

A27 ARW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is A27 ARW safe to buy?

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