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J13 SJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,181 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 123,907 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 123,901 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 112,936 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

225/45/17 X 4

Nearside SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

PB EFFIENCY 16%-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTICS X 3

Fail 5 May 2016 112,936 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 X F/B/DISCS V/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

225/45/17 X 4

Nearside SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

PB EFFIENCY 16%-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTICS X 3

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,377 miles

2 X FRONT B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

BRAK W/L/ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EX BRACKET MISSING

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 106,377 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 X FRONT B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

225/45/17 X 4

BRAK W/L/ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

REAR EX BRACKET MISSING

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,701 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

surface corrosion of o/s/ & n/s/rear upper chassis

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,450 miles

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

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

all floor covered in plastic

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 86,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,985 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,190 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,190 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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J13 SJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J13 SJG, 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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J13 SJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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