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A5 MYJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,984 mi
Last recorded131,984 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 131,984 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 131,984 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play back bottom ball joint [marked yellow] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 121,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,949 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 98,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,624 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,070 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 18 Sep 2013 59,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 52,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,270 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 21 Oct 2009 40,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,183 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 32,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A5 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A5 MYJ, 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 A5 MYJ registered?

A5 MYJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is A5 MYJ safe to buy?

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