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MV05 VVH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 105,484 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 105,333 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some surface corrosion on rear subframe

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,621 miles

Central Lower Undertrays fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,137 miles

Central Lower Under Trays fitted

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,137 miles

Central Lower Under Trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 103,546 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,380 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 102,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,355 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust hanger broken system still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 100,236 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 98,183 miles

under trays fitted in engine bay and underneath floors

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 86,592 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,025 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,509 miles

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

FRONT INNER DISC FACE QUITE WORN

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,511 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,742 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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MV05 VVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MV05 VVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 VVH registered?

MV05 VVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MV05 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 VVH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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