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DU05 TUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 104,529 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION INC BRAKE & SUSPENSION PARTS

Fail 23 May 2025 104,523 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Rear UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION INC BRAKE & SUSPENSION PARTS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 102,808 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated off/side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/side rear lamp (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working off/side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure off/side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,172 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 101,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,001 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,379 miles

Nearside Front osf wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear os rear brake pipes / ferrules slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 68,008 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,617 miles

Off side rear jacking block missing.

Pass 1 May 2013 63,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre under inflated

Pass 8 May 2012 58,151 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2012 58,151 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,705 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,657 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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DU05 TUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU05 TUY, 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 DU05 TUY registered?

DU05 TUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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