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IIG 8769

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,075 mi
Last recorded81,075 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 8769
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 81,034 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 81,034 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,685 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,684 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,781 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 77,606 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 76,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 72,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,556 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 69,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 66,980 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2016 64,389 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 58,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2013 58,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,924 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,910 miles

offside front tyre low tread/bald patches on both inner and outer edges

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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IIG 8769 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 IIG 8769, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIG 8769 registered?

IIG 8769 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is IIG 8769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 8769 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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