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DK05 VMG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,532 mi
Last recorded104,532 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,532 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 104,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,662 miles

EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED BY REAR AXLE.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 99,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED BY REAR AXLE.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,594 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 86,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 81,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,120 miles

both camber bushes splitting

both castor bushes splitting

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both camber bushes splitting

both castor bushes splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,426 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,059 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,149 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 VMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

DK05 VMG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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