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DE05 VRU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,740 mi
Last recorded102,740 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 102,740 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 96,256 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Inner Bush, Marked in Yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,135 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 73,061 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 66,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 61,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,071 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,181 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 46,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,630 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,011 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 VRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE05 VRU, 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 VRU registered?

DE05 VRU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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