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J222 NDR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 NDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 111,286 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 107,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 103,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 82,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2023 100,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 100,762 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing in boot (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing in boot (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 66,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 66,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected damaged not emitting red light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 100,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam removed ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,752 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 97,773 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet struts faulty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 96,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 34,033 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,169 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet not fully supported by hydraulic units

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Sep 2019 95,169 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pre hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet not fully supported by hydraulic units

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 24,064 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,397 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,800 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2016 84,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,314 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,735 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,692 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,595 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,387 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 25,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,071 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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J222 NDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 J222 NDR, 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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J222 NDR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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