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EA05 MXE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,705 mi
Last recorded91,705 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 MXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 91,705 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 91,705 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,123 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,123 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,852 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 79,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 77,788 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,804 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,146 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,475 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,658 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 37,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,742 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 MXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

EA05 MXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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