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XIW 5008

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 5008
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 78,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 77,499 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,259 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,089 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 77,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,477 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 76,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l.is on

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light is on but pads are not fully worn out

e.m.l.is on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,378 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 62,002 miles

all tyres are worn very close to limit

Fail 5 Jul 2012 62,002 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres are worn very close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2011 53,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,874 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,874 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 25,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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XIW 5008 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XIW 5008, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XIW 5008?

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What year was XIW 5008 registered?

XIW 5008 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is XIW 5008 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIW 5008 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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