2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.6L Petrol · BL05 DZB

The 2025‑08‑08 MOT at 181,121 miles certifies the 2005 Mercedes‑Benz CLK as roadworthy, though it carries several advisories. The vehicle has passed the previous test in July 2024 after a failure that listed severe headlamp output reduction and excessive play in the offside front track‑rod end ball joint, and the latest result shows only minor brake‑pad wear, disc scoring and tyre edge wear, indicating a marginal improvement in overall condition. Persistent corrosion of the near‑ and off‑side rear brake pipes, first noted in 2024 and again in 2025, suggests that underbody maintenance has not been consistently addressed, while the recent pass demonstrates that the mechanical components inspected remain within acceptable limits. With 181,121 miles recorded on a 2005 model, the average annual mileage is about 8,600 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The interval between the July 31, 2024 failure at 175,077 miles and the August 20, 2024 pass at 175,093 miles covers only 16 miles, indicating a rapid re‑test after minimal remedial work, and the 11‑month span to the August 8, 2025 test adds 6,028 miles, a higher annualised rate that may accelerate wear on consumables such as tyres and brake components. A buyer should inspect the rear brake pipes for corrosion and grease buildup, verify that the front and rear brake pads and discs are within service limits, and check the condition of suspension bushes, ball joints and coil springs for play or broken components, as these items have repeatedly appeared in the record. The undertray and structural areas should be examined for rust, the tyre tread and edge wear confirmed, and headlamp aim, lens condition and beam pattern inspected, since headlamp defects have recurred across multiple tests. Any previous advisories regarding binding brakes or suspension wear should be confirmed as fully rectified before purchase.