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GJ05 VMK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,460 mi
Last recorded159,460 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 151,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 148,837 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 148,743 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,429 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 144,429 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 142,691 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 142,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 140,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,063 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 135,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

rear exhaust in corroded condition

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,689 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under trays fitted to the underside

Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,999 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)

front tyres worn on shoulders no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

front tyres worn on shoulders no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,583 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,070 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,675 miles

AIR BAG SRS LIGHT ON

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 56,598 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

AIR BAG SRS LIGHT ON

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 40,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,405 miles

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Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 16,047 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 VMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ05 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

GJ05 VMK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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