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GU05 APY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,934 mi
Last recorded114,934 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 114,934 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front exhaust support brackets corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,062 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,840 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 93,029 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,382 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 87,380 miles

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/f pad (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 80,885 miles

advice further look at slight oil at o/s/f lower suspension arm

advice on further look at front suspension under load

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight misting of oil at o/s/f shocker

Fail 21 Apr 2021 80,885 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice further look at slight oil at o/s/f lower suspension arm

advice on further look at front suspension under load

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight misting of oil at o/s/f shocker

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 79,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 79,159 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,698 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/r tyre tread low[inside edge]

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav

Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,777 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,845 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight movement in front steering-suspension arms

Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise near side front tyre outter side wall damaged [but still legal]

advise near side rear tyre balding inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,495 miles

advise both rear coil springs corroding

advise near side front tyre outter side wall damaged [but still legal]

advise near side rear tyre balding inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,420 miles

minor oil leak

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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GU05 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 GU05 APY, 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 GU05 APY registered?

GU05 APY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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