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OV05 VZH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

186,582 mi
Last recorded186,582 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 186,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 106,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 106,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,990 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 105,630 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2019 103,002 miles

plastic underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 102,237 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 102,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,398 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,019 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 78,018 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,455 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,455 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

rear face of front disc's in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,255 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)

rear face of front disc's in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2011 64,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 59,903 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 53,641 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 19 Jul 2008 39,999 miles

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

offside front tyre has a series of small cuts on inner sidewall & wearing on inner & outer edge

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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OV05 VZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OV05 VZH, 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 OV05 VZH registered?

OV05 VZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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