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JAX 27L

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,853 mi
Last recorded108,853 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAX 27L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 108,853 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,535 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated X4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished,245/40/17 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished,225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm,245/40/17 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 104,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 104,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2022 101,891 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 101,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,014 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2020 96,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust hanger broken offside rear

slight play in rack end offside front

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,042 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Impact damage on inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,042 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Impact damage on inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,581 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges

rear section exhaust mounting brackets heavily corroded but system still supported

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner & outer edges in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,764 miles

Both headlamps starting to go misty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

offside door mirror hinge worn/weak

Pass 13 May 2016 74,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 68,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 68,844 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 62,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,419 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,560 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,523 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,449 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 6,739 miles

both front brake discs corroded

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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JAX 27L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JAX 27L, 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 JAX 27L registered?

JAX 27L is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is JAX 27L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAX 27L shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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