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ST05 VCV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,731 mi
Last recorded90,731 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 90,730 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles left approx and offside rear disc starting to corrode (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp aim just passed due to head lights misting

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,124 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles left approx and offside rear disc starting to corrode (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp aim just passed due to head lights misting

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,994 miles

headlights starting to mist

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

headlights starting to mist

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 84,074 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,888 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement causing anti-roll bar to slightly foul (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on outer face (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,990 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,744 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 49,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,203 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 36,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,392 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front and offside front brake discs inside edges scorred

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,820 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,230 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,031 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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ST05 VCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ST05 VCV, 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 ST05 VCV registered?

ST05 VCV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is ST05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 VCV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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