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V3 DGF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,970 mi
Last recorded80,970 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 80,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,247 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 77,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 75,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 73,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 73,751 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush starting to split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,357 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 69,283 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,510 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 52,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 40,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangemant light on

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 35,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 30,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 23,169 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

S.R.S warning light on

slight cuts/splits on o/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 19,123 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,104 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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V3 DGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 V3 DGF, 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 V3 DGF registered?

V3 DGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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