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VX05 OTL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,492 mi
Last recorded88,492 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 OTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,492 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 88,492 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 88,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 88,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 88,314 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,741 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,741 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,424 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 87,423 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,975 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 81,274 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 May 2017 81,274 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2016 77,500 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 May 2016 77,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside play in steering rack inner joint

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,468 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 May 2014 68,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 68,649 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 66,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 55,326 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,390 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2009 30,242 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 30,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 22,352 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 22,352 miles

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

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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VX05 OTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VX05 OTL, 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 VX05 OTL registered?

VX05 OTL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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