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VIG 1087

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,722 mi
Last recorded127,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 1087
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 119,838 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,657 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2024 116,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,406 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 104,586 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 104,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 97,811 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,230 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 87,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 63,079 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 63,078 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,360 miles

Both rear indicators fading

Cuts to inner side walls offside front & nearside rear tyres

Exhaust centre hanger heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion offside front chassis rail

Nearside front tyre cut to outer side wall

Offside & Nearside front tyres bald on outer edge

Several areas of damage zone B

Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,038 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

creek from steering when turned.

nearside siderepeater water ingressed.

squeek from front of engine drive belt area.

wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,830 miles

creek from steering when turned.

nearside siderepeater water ingressed.

squeek from front of engine drive belt area.

wiper blades slightly worn.

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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VIG 1087 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VIG 1087, 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 VIG 1087 registered?

VIG 1087 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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