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FG05 MSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 MSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 136,328 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 131,518 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 115,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened several suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 96,413 miles

Exhaust mounting defective and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2020 94,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 78,038 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 70,574 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,402 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 62,175 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)

Pass 20 May 2014 57,343 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

NOTE: Fuel level almost empty at time of test

Nearside rear road tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and should be replaced

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2013 54,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 49,268 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 49,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 44,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 44,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2010 40,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,722 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 29,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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FG05 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG05 MSX, 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 FG05 MSX registered?

FG05 MSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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