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VA05 GVT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,327 mi
Last recorded116,327 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 GVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 116,327 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 114,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 113,121 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,496 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 107,790 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 101,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 101,625 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 100,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,917 miles

cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

o/s/r flasher slightly faded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,917 miles

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

cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

o/s/r flasher slightly faded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,021 miles

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

slight leak on nearside rear diff seal

Pass 9 Jul 2013 94,784 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 94,781 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2013 94,091 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 87,280 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 87,280 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 82,072 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 43,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2009 60,124 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,565 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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VA05 GVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA05 GVT, 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 VA05 GVT registered?

VA05 GVT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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