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M9 DSU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,086 mi
Last recorded145,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 145,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR = REAR BRAKE PIPES - (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 140,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,985 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 131,653 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 115,302 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 115,302 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,372 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 94,446 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres 225/40/18 stepped tread - wearing on edges

both sides rear tyres 255/35/18 worn close to wear limit

Fail 30 Jan 2019 94,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front tyres 225/40/18 stepped tread - wearing on edges

both sides rear tyres 255/35/18 worn close to wear limit

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 66,415 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,918 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 62,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,662 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads slightly low

Fail 4 Jan 2012 51,656 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads slightly low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,424 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,649 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,853 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 DSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DSU, 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 M9 DSU registered?

M9 DSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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