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M15 ARN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 ARN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 88,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate/ stoneguard corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 87,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine bay covers fitted.

general surface corrosion across rear axle and suspension components.

under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2023 86,821 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine bay covers fitted.

general surface corrosion across rear axle and suspension components.

under trays fitted.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers fitted.

general surface corrosion cover rear sub frame, suspension and braking components.

o/s/f suspension top mount noisy in operation.

under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2022 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine bay covers fitted.

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

general surface corrosion cover rear sub frame, suspension and braking components.

o/s/f suspension top mount noisy in operation.

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **INNER REAR ** BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,153 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure METAL SUPPORT BRACKET CORRODED AND BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn **FRONT INNER** BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached **FRONT INNER **BUSH LIKELY TO DETACH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached **INNER REAR** BUSH HAS DETACHED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement **INNER REAR ** BUSH DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WORN AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens excessively oxidised (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 82,362 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 82,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 79,788 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear tyre treads low

slight play in front suspension bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,269 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,094 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 71,207 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 62,457 miles

Center stop light dim on Nearside

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,391 miles

Centre stop lamp damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2012 59,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre stop lamp damaged

Offside Front 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 30 Mar 2011 52,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,435 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,402 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti slip rubber worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 40,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,148 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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M15 ARN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M15 ARN, 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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M15 ARN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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