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S3 MEW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,392 mi
Last recorded117,392 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 MEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 117,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

both exhaust frontpipe brackets cracked

general corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Fail 23 Apr 2026 117,390 miles

Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f, o/s/f, and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexi pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

both exhaust frontpipe brackets cracked

general corrosion on subframes and suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2025 115,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe support brackets cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not in contact 100% of the sweep with the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 115,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball cover at hub end (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe support brackets cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective not in contact 100% of the sweep with the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 111,845 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe brackets cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear hole in pipe to rear silencer

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg in wheel arch

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension links

Fail 12 Apr 2024 111,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective both front pipe brackets cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear hole in pipe to rear silencer

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg in wheel arch

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension links

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,137 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 106,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Handbrake stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,712 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 101,710 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 96,888 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 96,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 93,060 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2020 93,058 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,884 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 78,953 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2017 70,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 63,387 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 May 2016 63,386 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,889 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 47,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 47,927 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 43,175 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2011 35,878 miles

sill covers fitted

full under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 31,946 miles

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

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

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 27 May 2009 26,392 miles

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

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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S3 MEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S3 MEW, 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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S3 MEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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