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G3 JRV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,944 mi
Last recorded94,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 94,944 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays installed preventing full underside inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,989 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jul 2025 92,989 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 89,035 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,096 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear [245/40r17 budget]. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 85,718 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,079 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,186 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 74,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 74,145 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread area

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater plastic lens missin g

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,152 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 70,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 62,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 55,357 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,352 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,247 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,154 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,276 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,220 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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G3 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G3 JRV, 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 G3 JRV registered?

G3 JRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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