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G4 GTE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,957 mi
Last recorded79,957 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 GTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 79,754 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 79,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 78,781 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,596 miles

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 74,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,973 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,973 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 68,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 68,461 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,252 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,836 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,868 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 48,465 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,751 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,031 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 31,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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G4 GTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G4 GTE, 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 G4 GTE registered?

G4 GTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is G4 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 GTE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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