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J15 EMO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,131 mi
Last recorded101,131 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 EMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,131 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroding

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2025 100,068 miles

Front brake backing plates missing

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Rear coil springs corroding

exhaust brackets broken

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2024 99,436 miles

Front brake backing plates missing

air con rad deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2023 97,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded and loose

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Rear brake slight bind

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2022 97,299 miles

Rear tyres wearing inside edge

front tyre feathering on outside edge

rear discs slightly lipped

Fail 15 Aug 2022 97,291 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing inside edge

front tyre feathering on outside edge

rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 May 2021 95,107 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

exhaust hanger bracket broken n/s

Fail 29 Apr 2021 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

exhaust hanger bracket broken n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 79,783 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 71,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,683 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,152 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,649 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,261 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,798 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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J15 EMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J15 EMO, 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 J15 EMO registered?

J15 EMO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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