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JT05 OCT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

188,597 mi
Last recorded188,597 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT05 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 188,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 186,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 184,643 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 182,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 182,707 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 180,387 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 178,165 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 178,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 175,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 175,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 166,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges on both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 166,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges on both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 155,788 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 141,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 126,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,422 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,277 miles

nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged but not causing sharpe edges

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 23 Jul 2015 111,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged but not causing sharpe edges

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 Jul 2014 99,272 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,277 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,394 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 62,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,698 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,698 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,221 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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JT05 OCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 JT05 OCT, 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 JT05 OCT registered?

JT05 OCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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