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MK05 GNN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 GNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025
Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 129,250 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 127,757 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,170 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 124,148 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 121,665 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,220 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 115,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,918 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,918 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 89,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,240 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,240 miles

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

slight play nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 23 May 2013 74,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 68,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,667 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,335 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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MK05 GNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MK05 GNN, 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 MK05 GNN registered?

MK05 GNN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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