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GJ55 UER

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 150,031 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted , obscuring underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,818 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 128,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,638 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,690 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,876 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 94,876 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,022 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,280 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,261 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,138 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,324 miles

E M L light on

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,751 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 53,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,939 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges and nearside front dig in sidewall

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 UER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UER, 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 UER registered?

GJ55 UER is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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