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FN05 TFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,386 mi
Last recorded102,386 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 102,386 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 100,086 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 100,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 99,462 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,484 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 94,436 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,963 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 77,960 miles

advised upper brake light disconected

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 72,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,363 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has been run flat and damaged inner side wall slightly...

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,668 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITTING ON INNER RIM

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON INNER WALL NO CORDS VISABLE

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 53,687 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,666 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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FN05 TFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN05 TFA, 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 FN05 TFA registered?

FN05 TFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 TFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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