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DD05 STU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD05 STU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 112,365 miles

Both reverse lamps in op

Central Front Exhaust hanger brackets on exhausts welds splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear reverse lamps in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 112,293 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam image to check aims (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Both reverse lamps in op

Central Front Exhaust hanger brackets on exhausts welds splitting

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear reverse lamps in op

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front suspension squeak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 106,936 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 92,368 miles

advised engine and sill cover fitted

advised front number plate cracked

advised slight cracking front tyres

advised slight oil around osf suspension bush

advised unable to full inspection off pipes hidden above fuel tank and plastic covers

Fail 26 Apr 2021 92,368 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advised front number plate cracked

advised slight cracking front tyres

advised unable to full inspection off pipes hidden above fuel tank and plastic covers

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 84,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,525 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror loose on mount but not insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 83,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror loose on mount but not insecure

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,454 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,454 miles

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 80,475 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted to car

front and rear brake disc.s corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 80,474 miles

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

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

Sill covers and under trays fitted to car

front and rear brake disc.s corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 72,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,152 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,152 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 43,852 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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DD05 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DD05 STU, 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 DD05 STU registered?

DD05 STU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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