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V12 STV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,135 mi
Last recorded100,135 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 100,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 96,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,193 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,445 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm inner bushes worn [front arms] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,761 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,223 miles

all four coil springs have surface corrosion

nearside front track rod end has play

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,314 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

front and rear number plates fading slightly

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,009 miles

front and rear number plates fading slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2010

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,176 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)

front brake discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,362 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall, not exposing cords

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,386 miles

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)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

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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V12 STV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 V12 STV, 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 V12 STV registered?

V12 STV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is V12 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 STV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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