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JGZ 2540

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 2540
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 76,999 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 75,968 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 74,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 71,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,478 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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JGZ 2540 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JGZ 2540, 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 JGZ 2540 registered?

JGZ 2540 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is JGZ 2540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGZ 2540 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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