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MY05 DTM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,368 mi
Last recorded20,368 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 DTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 20,329 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Play in front shock (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Quite bad. (2.7.3)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 4 May 2017 28,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,237 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2015 16,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

undertrays fitted to underside

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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MY05 DTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MY05 DTM, 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 MY05 DTM registered?

MY05 DTM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MY05 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY05 DTM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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