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OX05 XXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX05 XXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper suspension components corroding

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 76,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracking (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,887 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,326 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,811 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,308 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 73,532 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

cracks on o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

cracks on o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,760 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,060 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,882 miles

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

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)

centre brake light not working.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,184 miles

front number plate faded.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,662 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)

front number plate starting to debond

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,662 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

front number plate starting to debond

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2008 39,141 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

undertrays fitted

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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OX05 XXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OX05 XXX, 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 OX05 XXX registered?

OX05 XXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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