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PBZ 848

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,326 mi
Last recorded222,326 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 848
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 222,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2025 221,452 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 218,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 217,784 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 215,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 215,060 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 210,191 miles

covers on under body

Pass 19 Jun 2017 201,720 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 182,308 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 182,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,426 miles

Centre exhaust clamp cracking

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on outer walls

Rear springs corroded at lower coils

Fail 19 Aug 2015 166,088 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust clamp cracking

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on outer walls

Rear springs corroded at lower coils

Pass 2 Sep 2014 145,290 miles

Front brake pads approx half worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F seatbelt has slight fraying

O/S/F tyre worn slightly on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,348 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 106,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,319 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in o/s/f hub bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,188 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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PBZ 848 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PBZ 848, 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 PBZ 848 registered?

PBZ 848 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PBZ 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PBZ 848 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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