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DK05 VLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,943 mi
Last recorded65,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit on 2mm 225-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,015 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear control arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 61,565 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 58,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,633 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position fog light wont switch off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 51,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,371 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,507 miles

n/s front tyre scuffing on outer edge.

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,505 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre scuffing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,524 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Signs of rodent activity under bonnet area

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,835 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)

Signs of rodent activity under bonnet area

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,948 miles

off side front seat tilt mechanism not working.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,768 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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DK05 VLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DK05 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

DK05 VLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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