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J4 SPX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,592 mi
Last recorded102,592 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 SPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 102,592 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 102,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,732 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 93,997 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 93,997 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 85,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,992 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,260 miles

centre exhaust mount missing

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,212 miles

rear brake pipes across axle have slight corrosion on them

vehicle has under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,521 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 66,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

feathering to the inner and outer edges of both rear tyres

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,899 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 34,287 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,673 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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J4 SPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J4 SPX, 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 J4 SPX registered?

J4 SPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is J4 SPX safe to buy?

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