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CV55 JTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 JTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 48,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,046 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,985 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,347 miles

after/market dust covers fitted to o/s n/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 23 Aug 2022 35,351 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 33,187 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,025 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 28,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 28,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 21,959 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 21 Aug 2017 21,953 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)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 17,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak auto box

Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 10,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 9,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 8,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 7,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 6,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 6,025 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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CV55 JTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CV55 JTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV55 JTZ registered?

CV55 JTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is CV55 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 JTZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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