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M60 ELW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 ELW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025

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

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

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

oil warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Nov 2025

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

oil warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2024

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 157,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective damaged (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 157,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021
Pass 9 Sep 2020
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,932 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,932 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket is missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,788 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 54,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,583 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,367 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,331 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise very bad oil leak oil cap was not fitted fitted now but still requires steam cleaned

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,522 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre cut on sidewall not showing cords but deep cut

Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,789 miles

windscreen chipped in zone B but less than 40mm

Fail 10 Jul 2009 44,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen chipped in zone B but less than 40mm

Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 36,314 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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M60 ELW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M60 ELW, 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 M60 ELW registered?

M60 ELW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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