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DN05 DRO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

126,857 mi
Last recorded126,857 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 126,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,565 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 115,565 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened with play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

odometer not present

rear exhaust heat shild slight loos

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,837 miles

both headlight aim on limit

engine damp

h/b lever stiff

n/s/f lower arm (front most) ball joint has slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,968 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted cover (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 105,420 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2019 105,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2018 97,886 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 87,339 miles

Offside Front lower rear arm ball joint boot damaged

Offside Front steering arm slight play

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low on limit

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,119 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 77,116 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,281 miles

Advise slight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 71,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Advise slight damage to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,224 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 51,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,876 miles

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

front discs worn

tracking check req

Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake warning light on

front discs worn

tracking check req

Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,101 miles

front tyres wearing out on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,868 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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DN05 DRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DN05 DRO, 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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DN05 DRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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