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J19 MBT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

133,989 mi
Last recorded133,989 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 MBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 133,989 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 133,989 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,362 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 127,362 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 127,355 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 112,346 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 112,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 80,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp and dip beam images distorted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (on rear arm of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp and dip beam images distorted (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and ply cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre outer edge worn

Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,651 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

All four tyres wearing close to limit.

Both headlamp lenses clouding.

Both rear tyres have treadface cracking.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,377 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 59,377 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,238 miles

centre brake light inop

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

slight drag off rear brakes

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2015 55,238 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to suspension components

headlamps poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

slight drag off rear brakes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 1 May 2014 49,954 miles

corrosion to n/s/f coil spring

corrosion to susoension components

front balljoint dust covers poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

headlamps poor condition (faded)

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight damage to windscreen

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 1 May 2014 49,954 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f coil spring

corrosion to susoension components

front balljoint dust covers poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

headlamps poor condition (faded)

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight damage to windscreen

slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2013 44,702 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front wiper blades poor condition

o/s/f and n/s/f lower front suspension arm balljoints, dust covers poor condition

rear centre brake lamp poor condition (just acceptable)

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

Pass 11 May 2012 39,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2012 39,722 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 35,020 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,020 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 30,530 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,261 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 26,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 28 May 2008 22,115 miles

slight damage to windscreen.front tyres worn outside edge.

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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J19 MBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 J19 MBT, 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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J19 MBT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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