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PF05 UWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,274 mi
Last recorded45,274 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 45,274 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 45,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 42,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 42,971 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,074 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 40,015 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 37,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,147 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,785 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 33,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,067 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 29,458 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres cracked and exposing tyre cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 28,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,903 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 26,903 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 23,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,236 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,003 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,783 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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PF05 UWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PF05 UWD, 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 PF05 UWD registered?

PF05 UWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is PF05 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 UWD shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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