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V11 XMX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV11 XMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 67,905 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 67,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2025 64,804 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 64,804 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 61,180 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 61,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail camber arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 57,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 54,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate loose

Fail 12 Oct 2022 54,408 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,009 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate is insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 5 Oct 2021 52,007 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear registration plate is insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,734 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,561 miles

undertrays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Oct 2016 43,103 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,087 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside park brake low

Offside oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,013 miles

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2014 36,891 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,906 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 33,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 30,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,870 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,394 miles

Cuts on inside sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,394 miles

Cuts on inside sidewall of N/S/F tyre.

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,928 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 18,231 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 18,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,356 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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V11 XMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V11 XMX, 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 V11 XMX registered?

V11 XMX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is V11 XMX safe to buy?

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