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MX04 MAR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 MAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 95,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 95,221 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 95,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 94,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both nearside and offside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both nearside and offside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both nearside and offside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both nearside and offside flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 90,447 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mid mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 90,446 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 78,279 miles

advise metal brake pipes minor rusting

Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,702 miles

Both front anti-roll bar bushes slight play detected

Both rear shock absorbers worn / leaking

front to rear brake pipes corroded / worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,426 miles

Both front top strut mountings worn / creaking

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded / weakened

n/s/r tyre - sidewall damaged / cut

Fail 6 Feb 2018 69,426 miles

Both front top strut mountings worn / creaking

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

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

both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded / weakened

n/s/r tyre - sidewall damaged / cut

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,060 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded, pitted and scored

Both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded & weakened

n/s/r tyre - sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,135 miles

Both front headlamps - Lenses deteriorated

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres - sidewalls damaged / cut

Parking Brake Release handle faulty / worn - has free play present

both front brake discs - inside face corroded, pitted and worn

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,134 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front headlamps - Lenses deteriorated

N/S/F & N/S/R tyres - sidewalls damaged / cut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Release handle faulty / worn - has free play present

both front brake discs - inside face corroded, pitted and worn

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,756 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension coil springs not seated correctly

Fail 23 Jan 2015 54,756 miles

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r suspension coil springs not seated correctly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2013 47,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,937 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,037 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

off side front brake pad warning cable insecure.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 43,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,623 miles

front tyres low at edges

rear tyres on 3mm

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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MX04 MAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MX04 MAR, 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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MX04 MAR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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