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DE05 VVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,293 mi
Last recorded133,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 130,151 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 126,584 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 112,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 95,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 95,664 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 87,113 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,110 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,818 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,950 miles

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

Nearside front Tyre has a cut in tread. No ply or cords exposed

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread. No ply or cords exposed

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 58,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front Tyre has a cut in tread. No ply or cords exposed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in tread. No ply or cords exposed

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 51,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,708 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,105 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 16 May 2008 29,777 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 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

DE05 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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