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VC05 OCT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC05 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2026 98,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering arm modification unsafe lock nuts loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering arm modification unsafe lock nuts loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 90,669 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 90,669 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 86,305 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 86,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,111 miles

Slight stone chip damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2022 83,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight stone chip damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,026 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 80,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 73,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres splitting on inner sidewall and wearing

Pass 23 May 2018 70,217 miles

stone chip o/s windscreen

Pass 11 May 2017 66,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 66,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 62,784 miles

front brake discs ridged

Fail 5 Jun 2015 61,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,933 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,522 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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VC05 OCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VC05 OCT, 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 VC05 OCT registered?

VC05 OCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is VC05 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VC05 OCT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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