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A11 XCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,700 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,607 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear surface corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,007 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 66,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 171,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 62,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear wheels (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2017 59,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 54,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2015 54,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 50,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,293 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,293 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,728 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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A11 XCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A11 XCJ, 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 A11 XCJ registered?

A11 XCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for A11 XCJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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