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J50 UPS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,267 mi
Last recorded63,267 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 UPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 63,267 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2021 63,225 miles

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

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n.s & o.s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2020 62,447 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s n/s ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 61,272 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Close To Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 60,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,482 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,365 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,253 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,052 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 49,136 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,123 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outeredge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,123 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 20,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,605 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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J50 UPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J50 UPS, 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 J50 UPS registered?

J50 UPS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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