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FL05 VOV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,105 mi
Last recorded114,105 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 114,105 miles

been standing

Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,081 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear near flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Internal brake shoes noisy (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,674 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake back plate deterioated

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deterioated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 102,600 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front disc backing plates are badly deteriorated

sounds as though handbrake shoes have broken down during test inspection required

Fail 21 Aug 2019 102,600 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp always on (4.5.4 (b))

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

front disc backing plates are badly deteriorated

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

sounds as though handbrake shoes have broken down during test inspection required

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,118 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Some corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2018 93,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Some corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2017 84,933 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,723 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 73,723 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 63,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 63,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,199 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,199 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,098 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,425 miles

1.wear on both front brake discs and pads close to limit

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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FL05 VOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL05 VOV, 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 FL05 VOV registered?

FL05 VOV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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