2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 1.8L Petrol · FJ05 OBX

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 26 April 2023 at 142,220 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior successful test on 22 March 2022 at 138,499 miles also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 21 March 2022 at the same 138,499 miles, where the DVSA system logged no defects; this suggests an administrative or presentational failure rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing cleanly the next day. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,772 miles across the car's 21-year life, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2022 test and the April 2023 test the car covered only 3,721 miles in just over thirteen months, indicating light recent use. The recorded history is sparse, with merely three entries across two years and no advisories or consumable wear flagged at any stage, so the data gives little insight into underlying component condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and low annual use, as standing periods accelerate corrosion and perishable rubber degradation. The clean MOT record does not exempt the CLK from checks on structural integrity and underbody rust, particularly around subframes and sills where Mercedes of this era commonly suffer. The same-day fail and pass in March 2022 imply the previous owner addressed whatever triggered the rejection promptly, but the absence of listed defects means the cause remains unverified. Treat the spotless advisory history with caution and verify emissions, exhaust, and tyre condition physically before purchase.