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MBZ 3433

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,977 mi
Last recorded68,977 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 3433
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 68,920 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front head lamp slight movement but meets requirements

Nearside side repeater damaged but meets requirements

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/19 both rear tyres bold on inner edges just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))

central exhaust mounting brackets broken but system adequately supported

Pass 2 Nov 2023 63,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2022 57,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both n/s and o/s rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

transmission sump showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2022 57,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as marked 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall as marked 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both n/s and o/s rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

transmission sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,035 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,632 miles

center exhaust mount broken

slight movement in n/s/f head lamp

cannot see condition of brake pipes or vehicle underside and inner and outer sills due to plastic trims and covers

Fail 14 Oct 2019 47,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cannot see condition of brake pipes or vehicle underside and inner and outer sills due to plastic trims and covers

center exhaust mount broken

slight movement in n/s/f head lamp

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,066 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,168 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 37,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,497 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 21,320 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2012 16,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 13,987 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,387 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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MBZ 3433 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc 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 MBZ 3433, 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 MBZ 3433 registered?

MBZ 3433 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is MBZ 3433 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 3433 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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