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G5 VXV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,539 mi
Last recorded65,539 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 VXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 65,539 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 60,998 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 57,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,089 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 53,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,527 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 46,979 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 46,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 42,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 35,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 30,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on outer edge

service brake pedal has increased travel

Fail 22 May 2013 30,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service brake pedal has increased travel

Pass 30 May 2012 28,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,917 miles

centre exhaust mount not attached

Pass 10 Jun 2009 17,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,999 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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G5 VXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G5 VXV, 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 G5 VXV registered?

G5 VXV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is G5 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 VXV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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