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EA05 NVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,347 mi
Last recorded136,347 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 NVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 136,347 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,962 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body slight rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,562 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory Mirror deteriorated

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Under body rust

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,883 miles

hi level brake lamp inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2021 91,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

hi level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Jun 2020 91,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 91,075 miles

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 30 May 2018 89,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 88,210 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 88,206 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,259 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 86,250 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 84,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 81,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust (downpipes) mountings deteriorated / fractured but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 15 May 2013 77,511 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 49,606 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 49,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,233 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 NVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

EA05 NVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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