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CF05 SLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,669 mi
Last recorded110,669 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,669 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball has slight wear on reward arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 106,979 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 101,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 101,057 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 101,044 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 91,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in middle of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,493 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 82,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,034 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,639 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,475 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,525 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 60,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,176 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,808 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,112 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CF05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF05 SLK, 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 CF05 SLK registered?

CF05 SLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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