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FTH 361

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,755 mi
Last recorded76,755 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTH 361
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 76,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 76,258 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 76,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Spring link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,980 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,056 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 74,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,045 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 71,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,501 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,483 miles

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

Rear Brake flexi hoses deteriorating, Minor

Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,483 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake flexi hoses deteriorating, Minor

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,437 miles

both bonnet struts required

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,082 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2016 62,082 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,188 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 48,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,541 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 40,454 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,338 miles

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

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

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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FTH 361 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FTH 361, 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

How do I check the history of FTH 361?

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What year was FTH 361 registered?

FTH 361 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is FTH 361 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTH 361 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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