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J15 BAT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,372 mi
Last recorded98,372 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,372 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Park brake pedal slow release (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Several rear suspension and subframe bushes perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 89,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Covering bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 89,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Covering bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 82,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 82,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear undertray insecure

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2019 81,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 74,723 miles

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

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover loose

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

exhaust corroded and hanger bracket off

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Nov 2018 74,723 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link dust cover loose

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

exhaust corroded and hanger bracket off

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre tyre low on tread and showing uneven wear

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

undertrays fitted concealing some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2016 68,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt furthest forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush furthest rear arm (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt furthest forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush furthest rear arm (2.4.G.2)

heatshield insecure

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,838 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket snapped off

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 12 Nov 2015 66,837 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust bracket snapped off

exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,653 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 44,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 41,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 41,024 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 30,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,786 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 21,839 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J15 BAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 J15 BAT, 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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J15 BAT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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