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EA05 DWL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,032 mi
Last recorded63,032 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 59,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,516 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 55,514 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,850 miles

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

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

small cracks in all 4 tyres

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,482 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On all four hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front thrust arm bush's perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 46,004 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,065 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,794 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 42,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,978 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,303 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,021 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,908 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,980 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,652 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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EA05 DWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EA05 DWL, 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 EA05 DWL registered?

EA05 DWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EA05 DWL safe to buy?

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