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JU05 ZAP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,046 mi
Last recorded51,046 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU05 ZAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 51,046 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 50,927 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,833 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 50,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 50,737 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,166 miles

Corrosion to offside rear brake hose ferrule

Exhaust (center) to rear mounting corrosive

Headlamps deteriorating

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

Rear brake pads wearing low (look low)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing,many cracks.and tread worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 49,444 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged,sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing,many cracks.and tread worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,930 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 47,837 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall (perishing)

Offside rear tyre perishing (nail in centre tread)

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,436 miles

both n/s tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Sep 2017 44,293 miles

Nearside mirror repeater cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing lower on inner edge/ Slight sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre is wearing low on inner and outer edge, slight sidewall damage

Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,116 miles

Nearside mirror indicator lense cracked

centre exhaust bracket slightly corroded

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,629 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly corroded

n/s mirror indicator lense cracked

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 24 May 2012 36,260 miles

both n/s tyres have sidewall damage

n/s mirror indicator cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,759 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,824 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,120 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 16,120 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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JU05 ZAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JU05 ZAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JU05 ZAP?

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What year was JU05 ZAP registered?

JU05 ZAP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is JU05 ZAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU05 ZAP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JU05 ZAP have outstanding finance?

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