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EY05 MKV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,094 mi
Last recorded48,094 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 47,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 46,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 45,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 39,788 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,587 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 36,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,883 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracks in side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,944 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,541 miles

cracks in tyres n/s front o/s front n/s rear

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,496 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 25,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,637 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to side wall.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,614 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre slight damage to side wall.

Pass 27 May 2009 19,942 miles

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

slight damage to both rear tyres

Fail 27 May 2009 19,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight damage to both rear tyres

Pass 29 May 2008 17,605 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 17,600 miles

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

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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EY05 MKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EY05 MKV, 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 EY05 MKV registered?

EY05 MKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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