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FY05 ETE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,938 mi
Last recorded44,938 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 44,938 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,999 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 42,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,588 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,074 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted, MOT requirements only just met. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 39,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake imballanced

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,657 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre outer tread edge very low/bald

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre outer tread edge very low/bald

Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,580 miles

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

front tyres bald on outer edges

Fail 27 Feb 2017 35,580 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)

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

front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 34,841 miles

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

headlamp lenses/reflectors deteriating

Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,429 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,473 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 27,466 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,451 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,776 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 19,776 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 14,961 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,093 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall badly damaged!

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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FY05 ETE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FY05 ETE, 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 FY05 ETE registered?

FY05 ETE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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