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OV05 XST

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 131,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 131,944 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,929 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside number plate light deteriorating

Offside repeater damp

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear off side tyre wearing on edges

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

oil leak

power steering pump noisy and fluid low

Fail 28 Feb 2022 115,929 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside number plate light deteriorating

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside repeater damp

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

Rear bumper damaged

Rear off side tyre wearing on edges

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet struts weak

oil leak

power steering pump noisy and fluid low

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,136 miles

Nearside Front headlight cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlight cloudy

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,042 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens deteriorated.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken .. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres worn to inner edge.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,513 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak slight engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

Rear brake discs are lipped

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,208 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,598 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 17 Oct 2014 46,678 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 41,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,123 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 14,403 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,391 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,582 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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OV05 XST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XST, 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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OV05 XST is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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