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J100 OBR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,179 mi
Last recorded234,179 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 234,179 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2023 233,146 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 231,280 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2022 231,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2021 229,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake just met requirements

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 227,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 227,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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))

Pass 18 May 2019 226,769 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2018 225,046 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 209,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 13 May 2015 194,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 178,279 miles

nearside front(rear) lower suspension ball joint worn(just acceptable)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 177,765 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 162,798 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 167,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 141,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 122,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2010 103,836 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 85,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,235 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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J100 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J100 OBR, 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 J100 OBR registered?

J100 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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