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EJ05 ZWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,057 mi
Last recorded123,057 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 ZWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 123,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,189 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 116,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 112,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, from hoses, front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake pedal mechanism in poor condition , brake performance just within limits.

Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,387 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, from hoses, front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,042 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides ,front to rear.) (1.1.11 (c))

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,042 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (both sides, deteriorated.) beam pattern not present.) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides ,front to rear.) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,835 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 107,834 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 105,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,555 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 101,555 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 96,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2014 86,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 72,042 miles

Heavy sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,188 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,577 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)

offside front tyre slight large cut outer wall

Pass 25 Aug 2010 58,076 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,076 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 43,029 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)

o/s/r parking light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,524 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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EJ05 ZWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

EJ05 ZWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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