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M9 DGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,478 mi
Last recorded57,478 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 57,478 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe metal mounts corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,229 miles

Exhaust frontpipe mounts corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 50,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,879 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 46,436 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 46,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 45,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 43,030 miles

brake wear warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 40,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 34,836 miles

engine management light on

runflat tyre indicator on

unable to see all brake pipes to test

Pass 4 Nov 2010 32,878 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,626 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 29,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,066 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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M9 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M9 DGE, 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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M9 DGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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