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1275 JW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,083 mi
Last recorded57,083 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1275 JW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 57,083 miles

main brake pipes not visible for a full inspection

Fail 10 Jun 2026 57,083 miles

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

main brake pipes not visible for a full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2024 54,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 51,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 51,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 48,506 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,497 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,745 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 42,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 39,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 37,533 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 34,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,471 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 29,597 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 25,557 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 9,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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1275 JW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1275 JW, 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 1275 JW registered?

1275 JW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is 1275 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1275 JW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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