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AB03 LAB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,454 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,956 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (Both) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 62,230 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 62,216 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,139 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,139 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,172 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 56,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 54,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,881 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 49,265 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

after suspension work has been carried out , recomended wheel tracking check all round vehicle

brakes linings to be inspected all round.

Pass 23 Dec 2015 45,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes linings to be checked

trackrod ends have been replaced , wheel tracking has been adjusted

vehicle requiers a locking nut replacement asap.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 45,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes linings to be checked

Pass 17 Dec 2014 40,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

mot retest done by b beswick on behalf on g arstall , fail item checked only srs warning lamp on dash.

slight corrosion on exhaust supporting bracket.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,473 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight corrosion on exhaust supporting bracket.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,357 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,569 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 22,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 18,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,487 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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AB03 LAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB03 LAB, 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 AB03 LAB registered?

AB03 LAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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