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MB05 TAY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,625 mi
Last recorded99,625 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB05 TAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 99,625 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,357 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi unions (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth low on both edges, also some cracking on outer edge of tread area.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,706 miles

Offside Front tyre, tread depth low on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2022 92,706 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front tyre, tread depth low on outer edge

Offside repeater lamp damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2021 92,361 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,361 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 90,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension, forward mounted tie bar has a small amount of free play in the end ball joint.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,351 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,351 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

High level brake light not working

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,082 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 80,082 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,657 miles

O/S/F Tyre,tread depth low on outer edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 66,657 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre,tread depth low on outer edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,413 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,837 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,230 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,729 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,540 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 TAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TAY, 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 MB05 TAY registered?

MB05 TAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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