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OCM 718

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,515 mi
Last recorded46,515 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCM 718
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 46,515 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 46,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 45,428 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 44,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 43,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 42,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,831 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 37,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 35,697 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,251 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,580 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,287 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 23,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 12,304 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,491 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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OCM 718 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OCM 718, 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 OCM 718 registered?

OCM 718 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OCM 718 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCM 718 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OCM 718 have outstanding finance?

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