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GJ05 PPO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,374 mi
Last recorded180,374 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 180,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 180,374 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 172,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 166,965 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 160,776 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 160,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 145,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 103,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 93,013 miles

LIttle reserve travel to parking brake

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,432 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)

little reservs travel on parking brake

Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,579 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 PPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPO, 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

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What year was GJ05 PPO registered?

GJ05 PPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 PPO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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