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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2.7L Diesel · EX05 CXS

EX05 CXS

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (2.7L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2005. Recorded mileage 115,629 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
Year / Origin
2005 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
115,629 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/04/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2685cc

EX05 CXS Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
  • 115,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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EX05 CXS Mileage History

  1. 03/03/200821,777 mi
  2. 20/02/200929,485 mi+7,708 mi
  3. 26/02/201034,140 mi+4,655 mi
  4. 02/03/201034,210 mi+70 mi
  5. 01/03/201139,999 mi+5,789 mi
  6. 24/02/201246,713 mi+6,714 mi
  7. 24/02/201246,713 mi
  8. 04/03/201352,644 mi+5,931 mi
  9. 04/03/201352,644 mi
  10. 04/03/201458,580 mi+5,936 mi
  11. 28/01/201664,649 mi+6,069 mi
  12. 03/02/201664,651 mi+2 mi
  13. 08/02/201771,500 mi+6,849 mi
  14. 31/01/201876,656 mi+5,156 mi
  15. 07/02/201876,733 mi+77 mi
  16. 06/02/201985,775 mi+9,042 mi
  17. 05/02/202087,609 mi+1,834 mi
  18. 07/04/202189,905 mi+2,296 mi
  19. 18/03/202291,870 mi+1,965 mi
  20. 18/03/202291,870 mi
  21. 03/04/202396,462 mi+4,592 mi
  22. 04/04/202498,908 mi+2,446 mi
  23. 04/04/202498,908 mi
  24. 04/04/2025106,845 mi+7,937 mi
  25. 07/04/2026115,629 mi+8,784 mi

Average of roughly 5,187 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

EX05 CXS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:45
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (EX05 CXS) between March 2008 and April 2026.

The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)”.

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