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GJ05 VZW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,624 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts + Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 91,619 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts + Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking/deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,286 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,902 miles

Central stop lamp some leds not working

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,316 miles

Centre brake light some LEDS missing

Pass 7 Mar 2019 73,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,159 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,844 miles

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

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,321 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 69,321 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint O/S/Front rear most arm. (2.5.B.2a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both O/S/Front, front most arms, weak and perishing. (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,500 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 50,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyre tread depths low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,685 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 34,685 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 30,607 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,205 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 VZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

GJ05 VZW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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