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B21 JGR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 75,096 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 74,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,844 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 72,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,614 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 71,614 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,189 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 63,678 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,563 miles

Oil leak

advise all 4 tyres cuts in inner side walls

advise slight play in nearside inner steering joint

Fail 7 Feb 2014 47,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 47,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,260 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,137 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,128 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 19,274 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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B21 JGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B21 JGR, 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 B21 JGR registered?

B21 JGR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is B21 JGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 JGR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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