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J30 VAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,521 mi
Last recorded41,521 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 VAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 41,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 40,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 40,367 miles

Central brake light damaged

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 7 Apr 2017 40,365 miles

Central brake light damaged

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on side wall

Fail 7 Apr 2017 40,365 miles

Central brake light damaged

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 37,663 miles

E.M.L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,663 miles

E.M.L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,361 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 26,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,872 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2009 16,334 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,301 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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J30 VAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 J30 VAP, 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 J30 VAP registered?

J30 VAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is J30 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 VAP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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