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FV05 MKM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,005 mi
Last recorded58,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,860 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,519 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,927 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 83,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 83,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,823 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 50,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,509 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 49,506 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,513 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,219 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,219 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,787 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak , unable to detect source , advise further investigation

under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 40,787 miles

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)

under body trays fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak , unable to detect source , advise further investigation

Pass 26 Nov 2015 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bust starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating and slight judder (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven weak (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding seazed (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bust starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating and slight judder (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 30,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 23,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Light cracking to outer sidewalls of both front tyres

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 18,508 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 18,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,598 miles

Offside front tyre has cut in sidewall. No chords are showing

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,957 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,439 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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FV05 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV05 MKM, 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 FV05 MKM registered?

FV05 MKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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