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J6 SLX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,097 mi
Last recorded140,097 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 SLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 140,097 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 140,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre on limit

steering / suspension has slightly play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 110,545 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 88,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 79,162 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 79,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,654 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,654 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,150 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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J6 SLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 SLX, 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 J6 SLX registered?

J6 SLX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is J6 SLX safe to buy?

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