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CV05 EYX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,312 mi
Last recorded135,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 EYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 135,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 135,312 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 133,810 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 133,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 132,602 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,329 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 131,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 129,763 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,204 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 125,024 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,934 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,785 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,490 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 112,039 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 107,605 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 107,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,281 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2010 70,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyres below 1.6mm on outer band

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,308 miles

nearside & offside front tyres below 1.6mm on outer band

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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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CV05 EYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CV05 EYX, 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 CV05 EYX registered?

CV05 EYX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for CV05 EYX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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