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J600 MGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,885 mi
Last recorded72,885 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 MGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering alignment out

Fail 21 Sep 2026 72,859 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering alignment out

Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,955 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 58,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 57,574 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,681 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2020 53,681 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,809 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,774 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 44,774 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,079 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,839 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,462 miles

NSF tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,457 miles

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

NSF tyre cut in tread, no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 30,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,087 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,009 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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J600 MGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J600 MGC, 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 J600 MGC registered?

J600 MGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is J600 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 MGC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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