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C12 JEH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,383 mi
Last recorded48,383 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 JEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 48,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 47,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,963 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 46,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 46,434 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 45,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,375 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 45,375 miles

Engine and under covers fitted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 44,696 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,713 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 41,169 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17 91w 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 17 91w 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 35,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,689 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,906 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 22,440 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,146 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 8,779 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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C12 JEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C12 JEH, 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 C12 JEH registered?

C12 JEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is C12 JEH safe to buy?

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