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T666 TAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,821 mi
Last recorded74,821 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT666 TAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 74,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,900 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,542 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,780 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Centre exhaust silencer & bracket rusty

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,144 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,335 miles

engine cover and undertray obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,263 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,970 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 33,970 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,931 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have run flat damage to inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,504 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 16,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,443 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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T666 TAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T666 TAP, 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 T666 TAP registered?

T666 TAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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