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V8 GKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,319 mi
Last recorded24,319 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 24,319 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,267 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 24,216 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 24,216 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 24,134 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 24,134 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 23,895 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 May 2013 23,895 miles

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,648 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 23,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 23,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,125 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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V8 GKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V8 GKF, 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 V8 GKF registered?

V8 GKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is V8 GKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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