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FR51 DEB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,056 mi
Last recorded87,056 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR51 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 86,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 85,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 84,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 84,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 83,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,590 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,590 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,054 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 74,459 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,291 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 66,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 66,422 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,182 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,827 miles

Rear Brake Pads look low

Pass 24 May 2011 58,238 miles

n/s inner & o/s outer screen washer jets too high

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Fail 24 May 2011 58,238 miles

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

n/s inner & o/s outer screen washer jets too high

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,214 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,148 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

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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FR51 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FR51 DEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FR51 DEB registered?

FR51 DEB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FR51 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR51 DEB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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