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EJ05 OPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 77,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 77,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 67,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 67,205 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn edges outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 67,205 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside worn edges outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 55,298 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 55,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,680 miles

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

Nearside beam patern poor

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 50,582 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 50,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,605 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 49,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,785 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 48,785 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,956 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,945 miles

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

leak from power steering pump pully seal

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 40,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,971 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,740 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split on the inner sidewall

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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EJ05 OPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 EJ05 OPX, 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 EJ05 OPX registered?

EJ05 OPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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