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G7 XKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,698 mi
Last recorded97,698 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 93,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 93,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 88,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,609 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 78,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 73,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 69,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 May 2017 65,979 miles

Fuel system component leaking back end of Engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,479 miles

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 16 May 2016 62,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,017 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 54,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wear to inner shoulder of offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre, but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wear to inner shoulder of offside front tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 44,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,729 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 33,132 miles

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

Front passenger seat will not tip forward for access to rear seats

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

Recomend steering set up due to excessive wear on both front tyres inner edges

Fail 5 May 2010 33,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front passenger seat will not tip forward for access to rear seats

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Recomend steering set up due to excessive wear on both front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 May 2009 24,847 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm =RECOMMEND NEW.

O/S/R TYRE =2.5mm =NEW SOON.

gouges in outer walls of both n/s tyres (not to cords).

Fail 8 May 2009 24,847 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm =RECOMMEND NEW.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R TYRE =2.5mm =NEW SOON.

gouges in outer walls of both n/s tyres (not to cords).

Pass 6 May 2008 16,779 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

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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G7 XKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G7 XKJ, 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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G7 XKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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