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C17 GFO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,561 mi
Last recorded89,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 GFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,364 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 81,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 73,843 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,843 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,728 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 65,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 51,840 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,962 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall cracked

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 39,811 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut's on inner sidewall

O/S/R tyre has cut's on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 32,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,949 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,958 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,237 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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C17 GFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C17 GFO, 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 C17 GFO registered?

C17 GFO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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