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EA05 ZVS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 92,786 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 88,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 83,910 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 83,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 76,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,807 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,554 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,795 miles

Rear Brake pads getting low

Fail 8 Jun 2018 54,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,132 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Pass 16 Jul 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 35,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,546 miles

offside front outer tyre wall damage

Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,705 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,236 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 ZVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA05 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

EA05 ZVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 July 2005.

Is EA05 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 ZVS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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