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GJ05 YJK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,378 mi
Last recorded124,378 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 124,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 124,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,045 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 111,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake release handle damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,729 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake release handle damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2022 91,108 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2021 81,015 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,489 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,489 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 66,743 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,895 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 60,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 60,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,289 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,762 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,912 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,510 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,341 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 YJK 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 YJK, 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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GJ05 YJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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