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A6 SPU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,938 mi
Last recorded158,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 147,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded through out

Pass 15 Mar 2023 138,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,010 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 120,977 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all, o/s n/s and along floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front bonnet struts does NOT support weight of bonnet

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear brake pads not inspected not visible through caliper and carrier

sill covers and under trays fitted to vehicle only exhaust exposed

Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,715 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,376 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 80,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,715 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,383 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 58,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

A6 SPU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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