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MB05 MAW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,022 mi
Last recorded89,022 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,022 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 78,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,229 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,229 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,902 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,649 miles

Front tyres slightly worn perished on outer side walls

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 51,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 48,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,830 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 40,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 35,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 20 May 2013 35,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has had a puncture repair

Pass 31 May 2012 27,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 11,464 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 9,376 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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MB05 MAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel 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 MB05 MAW, 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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MB05 MAW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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