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OV05 XTC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,232 mi
Last recorded163,232 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 163,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,275 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 156,023 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,311 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,065 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated - only just able to make out beam images

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 144,057 miles

Nearside 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))

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated - only just able to make out beam images

Pass 10 May 2019 133,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 122,904 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 18 May 2018 122,904 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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 May 2017 110,915 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 100,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 May 2016 100,194 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 90,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,904 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2013 75,035 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 75,035 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 65,795 miles

Left front catalyst exhaust mounting corroded off

No Plates Fading

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 65,795 miles

Left front catalyst exhaust mounting corroded off

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

No Plates Fading

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 35,291 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Pass 19 May 2008 24,342 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 XTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XTC, 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 OV05 XTC registered?

OV05 XTC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is OV05 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 XTC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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