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FV05 TFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,417 mi
Last recorded106,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 106,417 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,507 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,050 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 73,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,243 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,215 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,907 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

windscreen damage in zone a under 10mm. n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,742 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 TFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FV05 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 FV05 TFA registered?

FV05 TFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FV05 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 TFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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