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C1 ARJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests47 (36 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.6%

Mileage

52,001 mi
Last recorded52,001 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 ARJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

36 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,017 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 46,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 99,816 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 46,680 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,404 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both inner sidewalls have a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both inner sidewalls have a few cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 46,022 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 46,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,898 miles

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

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,896 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch cover

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 84,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 44,817 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 44,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 43,078 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,787 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,951 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 66,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,138 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 58,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,803 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,114 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,564 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 46,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 37,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,240 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 42,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,498 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 38,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,964 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,333 miles

offside front tyre has a cut all around the tyre (from inside), but not deap enough to rech the cords or plys

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,832 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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C1 ARJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.6%.

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 C1 ARJ, 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 C1 ARJ registered?

C1 ARJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for C1 ARJ shows 47 tests with a 76.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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