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DE05 AOC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,767 mi
Last recorded155,767 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 155,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,411 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 150,003 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 150,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 145,669 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 139,239 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 139,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 134,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 129,513 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 103,543 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 103,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,042 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 89,057 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 81,649 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 81,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 74,800 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 74,800 miles

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

brake pad warning light on instrument panel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 69,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 63,695 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,391 miles

O/S/R tyre tread on 2-3mm

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,654 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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DE05 AOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE05 AOC, 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 DE05 AOC registered?

DE05 AOC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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