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DK05 VKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 110,829 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 110,821 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 108,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,008 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2019 108,008 miles

Emissions not tested to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,211 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring tester view of certain items

Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,142 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,046 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 87,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,554 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,110 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,110 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,598 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,644 miles

ns rear tyre has cuts not through to cords.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 49,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns rear tyre has cuts not through to cords.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,163 miles

DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL (NOT SHOWING CORDS)

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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DK05 VKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK05 VKO, 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 DK05 VKO registered?

DK05 VKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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