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J16 AHM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 AHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 76,644 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,996 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 73,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective one exhaust metal mounting bracket/hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn close to the limit on the outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,642 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 72,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,371 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,360 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,181 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 69,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,042 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,781 miles

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

Oil level low

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear and nearside rear tyres 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,558 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and nearside rear tyres 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,800 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,038 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 52,038 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,728 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,363 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 1,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,369 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 22,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J16 AHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J16 AHM, 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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J16 AHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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