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F5 JEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,622 mi
Last recorded80,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 80,622 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 75,707 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 73,873 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,040 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 71,147 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,241 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 64,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,745 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 71,926 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,714 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 42,924 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,580 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 26,289 miles

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight wear on both front tie-bar bushes

Fail 6 Apr 2010 26,289 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight wear on both front tie-bar bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,585 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,587 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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F5 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 F5 JEF, 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 F5 JEF registered?

F5 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is F5 JEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 JEF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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