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A2 JHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

45,528 mi
Last recorded45,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 45,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 44,264 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 43,690 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 43,690 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 43,035 miles

REAR DISCS DETERIORATED AND CORRODED

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,761 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 42,761 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,519 miles

front anti roll bar links deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Jul 2019 41,332 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 39,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 37,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER WALL DAMAGED/WORN/CUT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 37,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER WALL DAMAGED/WORN/CUT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,559 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,817 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,431 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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,712 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,876 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 17,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,563 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 12,881 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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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A2 JHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A2 JHM, 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 A2 JHM registered?

A2 JHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for A2 JHM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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