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CE05 GZO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,347 mi
Last recorded68,347 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 68,347 miles

corrosion on all suspension parts

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,859 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension support mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 64,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension support mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded. early attention required.

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

unable to check or view all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,381 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and all component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,142 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 61,135 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,877 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,509 miles

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Fail 12 Jul 2018 56,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]

Pass 15 Aug 2017 54,371 miles

covers fitted underside of vehicle [unable to check some components]

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,774 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,865 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,802 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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CE05 GZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CE05 GZO, 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 CE05 GZO registered?

CE05 GZO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is CE05 GZO safe to buy?

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