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JU54 CBS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU54 CBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 79,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 79,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 70,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,950 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 68,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,944 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 63,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,379 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,685 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 46,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,471 miles

EML IS ON

Engine covers are fitted on top & bottom

Fail 6 May 2016 38,471 miles

EML IS ON

Engine covers are fitted on top & bottom

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,720 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 May 2015 33,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 26,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre walls cracking inner wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,726 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,423 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 13,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 9,906 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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JU54 CBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JU54 CBS, 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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JU54 CBS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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