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CJ55 BMY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,418 mi
Last recorded113,418 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 BMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 113,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 113,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 104,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

SUSPENSION CORRODED.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 104,365 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 104,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components front most arm (wrong arm fitted) (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,575 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 103,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,366 miles

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

Underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2017 103,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,691 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,981 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,006 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 64,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,741 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,038 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance 24%

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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CJ55 BMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CJ55 BMY, 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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CJ55 BMY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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