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DG05 FVL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,497 mi
Last recorded69,497 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 69,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 63,355 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 61,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 59,278 miles

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

Offside wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Aug 2023 59,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Front headlight lens slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Aug 2022 55,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,065 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,131 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 48,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,535 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 39,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,829 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,204 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 28,707 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,054 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)

o/s & n/s/r tyres splitting on inner walls

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

o/s & n/s/r tyres splitting on inner walls

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,196 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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DG05 FVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG05 FVL, 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 DG05 FVL registered?

DG05 FVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DG05 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 FVL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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