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TEZ 101

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 101
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,220 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,687 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,857 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,149 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 82,142 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 82,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 80,172 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 80,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,378 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 76,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,609 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,609 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,515 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,171 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,566 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 45,421 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2012 39,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot stop light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2011 32,666 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot stop light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,324 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,412 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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TEZ 101 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TEZ 101, 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 TEZ 101 registered?

TEZ 101 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is TEZ 101 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 101 shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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