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VU05 DJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 DJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,106 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 79,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 79,085 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,936 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 67,137 miles

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

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

nsf inner wing cover broken

Fail 9 Dec 2021 67,135 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf inner wing cover broken

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,799 miles

Exhaust hangers and joints heavily corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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

oil leak at engine to gearbox

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,974 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,677 miles

Has cut on outer side wall of nearside front tyre

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

Nearside wiper smeary

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,990 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,868 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,280 miles

both front headlights reflectors corroded affecting beam

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

centre rear stop light incomplete

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,123 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre rear stop light bulbs out

Fail 11 Apr 2011 37,123 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre rear stop light bulbs out

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,563 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,804 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,234 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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VU05 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VU05 DJX, 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 VU05 DJX registered?

VU05 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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