CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK05 VJJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 123,352 miles

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2017 116,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and on wear bars

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on wear bars

Rear corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and on wear bars

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and on wear bars

Rear corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 107,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 80,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Bulb monator on indicating a fault?

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bulb monator on indicating a fault?

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2013 68,065 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 53,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,019 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,006 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,882 miles

inner side of n/s/r alloy wheel damaged

rear centre stop lamp partly working

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,965 miles

excessive travel on hand brake pedal

items hanging from interior mirror

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clk reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK05 VJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK05 VJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK05 VJJ?

You can check the full history of AK05 VJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK05 VJJ registered?

AK05 VJJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AK05 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VJJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK05 VJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK05 VJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.