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AV05 MAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

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Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026
Fail 8 Sep 2026

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,324 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023
Pass 25 Jan 2023
Pass 14 Jan 2022

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,688 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 130,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 119,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 118,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2018 100,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,068 miles

front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 15 Dec 2016 81,068 miles

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

front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,929 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 50,086 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,369 miles

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 21 Mar 2015 49,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,057 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 30,034 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 24,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 20,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,070 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 16,070 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,058 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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AV05 MAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV05 MAS, 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 AV05 MAS registered?

AV05 MAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is AV05 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 MAS shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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