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DK05 VMC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,891 mi
Last recorded93,891 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 93,891 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 92,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 91,619 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,588 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 86,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 84,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front head lamps lens faded also very poor beam image

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

both front and rear brake pad set and brake disc worn

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted cant check items

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight noise on drive belt pulley

under covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 80,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight noise on drive belt pulley

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 78,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 78,305 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 76,192 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,659 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,951 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,276 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,866 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,842 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,495 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 VMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK05 VMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 VMC registered?

DK05 VMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DK05 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 VMC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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