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J9 FON

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 101,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 100,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 98,109 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 95,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 94,456 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 93,813 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,732 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,160 miles

o/s/r tyre very close to minimum tread limit

Pass 10 May 2012 74,432 miles

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

both offside & nearside front jacking blocks missing

nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,970 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,674 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,674 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads 95% worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,987 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 35,131 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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J9 FON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J9 FON, 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 J9 FON registered?

J9 FON is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is J9 FON safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 FON shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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