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DX05 XFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,465 mi
Last recorded130,465 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,465 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 119,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 119,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has splits forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has splits forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,299 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 106,299 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly lever release handle (1.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2020 104,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,422 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,324 miles

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

under cover trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

under cover trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,815 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,189 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,959 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)

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,404 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,208 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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DX05 XFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX05 XFC, 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 DX05 XFC registered?

DX05 XFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is DX05 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 XFC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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