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R2 MVM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 86,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s washer poor but n/s providing enough water

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,652 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 83,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 80,300 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,354 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 77,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate- 1.30 mean-2.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 74,551 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 71,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 64,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,392 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall of tyre slight damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres getting low & perishing

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,144 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,144 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,589 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 47,599 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 41,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 41,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,750 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 29,958 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,289 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,689 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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R2 MVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R2 MVM, 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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R2 MVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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