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GJ05 TWD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,348 mi
Last recorded163,348 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 163,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,502 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 152,587 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 148,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,447 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 136,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 124,282 miles

Park brake system should be checked and serviced.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,732 miles

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges.

Rear exhaust tail section slight blow.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,725 miles

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

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

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

All brakes should be checked and serviced.

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges.

Rear exhaust tail section slight blow.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 31 Oct 2014 115,619 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,280 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge. Both rear tyres close to wear markers.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 107,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,774 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 97,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 97,337 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 87,606 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2009 78,289 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

GJ05 TWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is GJ05 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 TWD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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