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F8 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 96,881 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 90,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 86,512 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,923 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,965 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,308 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light lens damaged (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 62,626 miles

Nearside Front damage to bumper.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 57,209 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre bald edge

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 May 2016 46,153 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside front tyre shows deep cuts to its outer wall

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 38,735 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 38,733 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 34,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 30,627 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 30,622 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,385 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,153 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 21,687 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,272 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 14,747 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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F8 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F8 CLK, 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 F8 CLK registered?

F8 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is F8 CLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 CLK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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