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MW05 VFT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 97,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 97,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 97,047 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 96,572 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,401 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,334 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,592 miles

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

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

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

advise tracking is checked

Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise tracking is checked

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,420 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 60,638 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 54,768 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,119 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 42,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,182 miles

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

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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MW05 VFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MW05 VFT, 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 MW05 VFT registered?

MW05 VFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is MW05 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 VFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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