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698 JAA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,360 mi
Last recorded159,360 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 JAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 159,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 158,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 157,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 155,938 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 154,346 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 153,186 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 152,498 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 151,107 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 142,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres starting to crack in treads

o/s/f castor arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 19 Dec 2014 124,230 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 124,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 113,755 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 101,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 92,083 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,537 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 33,913 miles

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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698 JAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 698 JAA, 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 698 JAA registered?

698 JAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is 698 JAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 698 JAA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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