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JK 52

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK 52
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 76,589 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,208 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 68,292 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 68,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,075 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,072 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 57,602 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,025 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 38,796 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,067 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 25,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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JK 52 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JK 52, 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 JK 52 registered?

JK 52 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is JK 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JK 52 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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