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PE05 EEV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 131,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 127,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 122,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,913 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 106,144 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Dec 2020 106,128 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion on nearside front and offside front struts at lower mounting points

front brake discs corroded surfaces

rear brake discs corroded surfaces

Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,765 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,509 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 92,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,168 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light displayed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light displayed

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 75,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light staying on

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 67,641 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,479 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 29,479 miles

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

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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PE05 EEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE05 EEV, 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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PE05 EEV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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