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PL05 XWN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 95,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,654 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,602 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,890 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 78,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust joint leaking, cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,855 miles

front brake disc lipped

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2017 71,034 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 69,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,980 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

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

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 3 Sep 2015 64,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,996 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,861 miles

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

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,861 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on the gearbox

Fail 21 Oct 2011 42,436 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL SPLITTING IN SEVERAL PLACES

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,436 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL SPLITTING IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 27,302 miles

Spacing on number plates.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,302 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)

Spacing on number plates.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,399 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

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 XWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 PL05 XWN, 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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PL05 XWN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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