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A6 SEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 79,341 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 75,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 74,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 74,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 72,928 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,983 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,605 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 74,634 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,115 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 65,782 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 102,573 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,573 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,276 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,625 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 100,625 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,473 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,058 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,543 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,724 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,349 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 44,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,401 miles

Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

offside front shock absorber noisy on lock to lock

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 50,264 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,176 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,791 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 55,105 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 53,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,175 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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A6 SEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 A6 SEW, 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 A6 SEW registered?

A6 SEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is A6 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 SEW shows 39 tests with a 87.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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