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EY05 JFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 99,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,256 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,012 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 86,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 81,335 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 77,923 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 75,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,075 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 68,998 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 64,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 60,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,476 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2009 33,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 30,406 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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EY05 JFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EY05 JFA, 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

How do I check the history of EY05 JFA?

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What year was EY05 JFA registered?

EY05 JFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EY05 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY05 JFA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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