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GJ55 FTO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,982 mi
Last recorded29,982 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 FTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 May 2025 29,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 25,658 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 21,899 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 19,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 18,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 14,450 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,232 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,612 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 7,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 5,354 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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GJ55 FTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ55 FTO, 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 GJ55 FTO registered?

GJ55 FTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is GJ55 FTO safe to buy?

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