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BJ05 JZM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,595 mi
Last recorded133,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 JZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 133,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,591 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 117,176 miles

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2013 100,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 100,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,284 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,275 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,601 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,839 miles

full underbody shields fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 68,644 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 68,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2008 56,623 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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BJ05 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ05 JZM, 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 BJ05 JZM registered?

BJ05 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 JZM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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