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GJ05 RGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,742 mi
Last recorded128,742 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 128,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,659 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 128,659 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 126,676 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,750 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,289 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 115,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,825 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 114,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 110,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 106,132 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 102,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,143 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 91,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,303 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,853 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,825 miles

rear brake pads a bit worn

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,096 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)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,133 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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GJ05 RGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

GJ05 RGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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