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GJ55 GFY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,672 mi
Last recorded136,672 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 136,672 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 136,664 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,844 miles

Both front wings have holes

Exhaust bracket broken rear box but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 133,843 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Both front wings have holes

Exhaust bracket broken rear box but still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 133,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both.... no beam patten (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings have holes (lower)

eml light on

exhaust bracket broken rear box but still secure

exhaust leaking (Flexi)

no reverse lights working

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 127,957 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,034 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

both sides outer sill tray fitted

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

front end & rear end corroded

handbrake lever tight with cable

Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

both sides outer sill tray fitted

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

front end & rear end corroded

handbrake lever tight with cable

Pass 17 Nov 2020 115,273 miles
Pass 14 May 2019

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018
Pass 17 Mar 2017

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 96,955 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 81,463 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,873 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,490 miles

long foot brake travel

Fail 26 Aug 2009 57,490 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long foot brake travel

Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,158 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 GFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ55 GFY, 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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GJ55 GFY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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