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FV54 UBA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 UBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 134,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 134,570 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,328 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 126,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slower acting by 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to rear subframe

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,660 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,632 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 bottom ball joints, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 105,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 102,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective on gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipe runs near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 20 Jan 2020 102,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective on gear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipe runs near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc backing plate deteriorated.

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 83,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,487 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 64,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,237 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,365 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 30,918 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 24,924 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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FV54 UBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FV54 UBA, 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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FV54 UBA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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