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EF05 JRF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,146 mi
Last recorded14,146 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 14,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 14,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 14,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 14,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 14,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both light surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 14,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both light surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,826 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 13,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,554 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 13,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 13,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,470 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 13,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,289 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 13,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,230 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,131 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 13,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,156 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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EF05 JRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF05 JRF, 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 EF05 JRF registered?

EF05 JRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is EF05 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 JRF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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