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G12 ATB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,250 mi
Last recorded141,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 ATB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 137,508 miles

Nearside Front rim damaged

Nearside Rear rim damaged

Fail 31 May 2024 137,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front rim damaged

Nearside Rear rim damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2023 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 119,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 107,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 106,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 100,920 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,901 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.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 19 Jan 2015 96,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,937 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 83,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,632 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,893 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 67,775 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,293 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,620 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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G12 ATB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G12 ATB, 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 G12 ATB registered?

G12 ATB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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