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GJ05 YJP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,078 mi
Last recorded142,078 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 142,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 131,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,591 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,039 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 117,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 107,634 miles

both front tyres on 4mm, nearside front has cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 107,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on 4mm, nearside front has cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,988 miles

N/S/F tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,569 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 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 YJP registered?

GJ05 YJP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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