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DY05 DWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 132,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 116,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 112,446 miles

Both front side windows are tinted

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty - Beam just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner and outer edges are worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 3918, 245/40/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty - Beam just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass heavily misted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 3918, 245/40/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2023 112,444 miles

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

Both front side windows are tinted

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty - Beam just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Inner and outer edges are worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 3918, 245/40/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty - Beam just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror glass heavily misted

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is worn / bald, On 3mm, DOT 3918, 245/40/17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2018 71,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,689 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,689 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,739 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,497 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 40,692 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 40,692 miles

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

n/s/f and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,140 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,449 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,714 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,968 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 18,211 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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DY05 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DY05 DWZ, 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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DY05 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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