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JG05 MFG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG05 MFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,834 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 65,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,001 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Rear position lamps, light intensity output low. Not significantly reduced. Strongly advise to monitor and replace/repair soon. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 63,001 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Rear position lamps, light intensity output low. Not significantly reduced. Strongly advise to monitor and replace/repair soon. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,022 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 61,022 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,529 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 57,529 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 54,909 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 54,909 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 51,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2016 48,639 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewalls but no cords showing 205/55/16

Pass 13 May 2015 45,215 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,946 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,528 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 25,811 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 21,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 21,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 16,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,839 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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JG05 MFG 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 70.8%.

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 JG05 MFG, 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 JG05 MFG registered?

JG05 MFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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