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E981 ANN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE981 ANN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 41,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,278 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,253 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 37,445 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,155 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 25,000 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 23,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 20,873 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 18,027 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,259 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 12,168 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 12,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 9,714 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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E981 ANN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 E981 ANN, 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 E981 ANN registered?

E981 ANN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is E981 ANN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E981 ANN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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