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C1 DKW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

112,985 mi
Last recorded112,985 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 DKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,985 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 107,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 104,488 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 104,487 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,372 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged glass faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,413 miles

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

rear heat shield missing fixings

Pass 24 Nov 2020 93,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,413 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 81,413 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,479 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 76,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,031 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass discoloured

parking brake release trim bkn surrounding pull lever causing sticking action

transmission weeping from electrical plug seal

Fail 30 Oct 2015 74,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,957 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 66,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 59,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,231 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,927 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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C1 DKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C1 DKW, 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 C1 DKW registered?

C1 DKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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