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CU05 OCO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 127,742 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 124,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 121,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 115,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,098 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorating

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 109,160 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,868 miles

plastic under trays fitted,rear sub frame pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 105,868 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted,rear sub frame pitted

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,986 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 101,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 98,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,774 miles

o/s/r wheel corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r wheel corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 85,219 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Sep 2015 85,217 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,271 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,431 miles

although adequate and exceeding min. requirements n/s parking brake recorded only half effort compared to o/s

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,479 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,585 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 13,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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CU05 OCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU05 OCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 OCO registered?

CU05 OCO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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