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PL05 GLY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,945 mi
Last recorded110,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 GLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,945 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 105,125 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 94,432 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,452 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 85,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Highlighted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 71,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,437 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH

Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,189 miles

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

HANDBRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 108KG NEARSIDE 86KG NO LOCK UP BOTH BRAKES

NOISE FROM REAR BRAKES

Pass 9 Mar 2017 68,892 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear TYRE LOW ON EDGE

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,809 miles

Offside Front TYRE SIDEWALL SPLITTING SUGGEST REPLACEMENT ,,,,225/45/17/94W EXTRA LOAD BUDGET

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

General oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,844 miles

General oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,577 miles

Bad oil leak

Centre exhaust bracket not secure

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust bracket rusted and not holding exhaust

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,738 miles

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

offside rear tyre 2.5mm ,,Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged ,,,Offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 33,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,301 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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PL05 GLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PL05 GLY, 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 PL05 GLY registered?

PL05 GLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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