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EJI 952

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,452 mi
Last recorded33,452 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJI 952
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 33,452 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 33,452 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 30,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 25,276 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 25,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 23,408 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 21,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,221 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,662 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 13,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 9,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 6,097 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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EJI 952 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJI 952, 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 EJI 952 registered?

EJI 952 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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