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MIB 4161

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,390 mi
Last recorded135,390 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 4161
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 135,390 miles

Corrosion to front coil springs

General corrosion to rear suspension subframe

Fail 31 Oct 2025 135,357 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to front coil springs

General corrosion to rear suspension subframe

Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,359 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres. ( rear both tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both side. (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres. ( rear both tyres cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn w/lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside headlight barely gives beam image

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,895 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres in tread

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 126,893 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres in tread

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn w/lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both barely give beam pattern, recommend repairing soon (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 119,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 119,234 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (HID's fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 114,192 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 114,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 110,826 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2018 110,824 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 May 2017 106,697 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 102,695 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 99,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 96,485 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 79,287 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,935 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 64,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,815 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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MIB 4161 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MIB 4161, 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 MIB 4161 registered?

MIB 4161 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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