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GJ05 ECX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,563 mi
Last recorded137,563 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ECX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 137,563 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive poss also engine oi leak, above shields. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

overall eff met mot req. but n/s hand brake low eff compared to o/s

Fail 22 Apr 2026 137,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault also indicated on dash display (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss also engine oi leak, above shields. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

overall eff met mot req. but n/s hand brake low eff compared to o/s

Pass 28 Apr 2025 133,181 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 133,181 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,833 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 129,833 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,731 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,541 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 98,541 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,922 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,590 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush frontmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 78,357 miles

BOTH front tyres BADLY CUT round treaded area

Fail 4 Mar 2016

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

BOTH front tyres BADLY CUT round treaded area

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2015 73,178 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,841 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,493 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,444 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 45,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,610 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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GJ05 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ05 ECX, 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 GJ05 ECX registered?

GJ05 ECX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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