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SO05 OVN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,301 miles

Under tray/ Engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 104,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Under tray/ Engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,589 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Under tray fitted Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 101,748 miles

Under tray fitted Engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 100,258 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,858 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 93,858 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 86,997 miles

Surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2021 86,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 86,971 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))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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 8 Jul 2019 83,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,246 miles

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

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

rear ex bracket snapped

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,957 miles

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,876 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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SO05 OVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SO05 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO05 OVN registered?

SO05 OVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SO05 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 OVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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