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LJ05 YJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,036 mi
Last recorded59,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 59,036 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,138 miles

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2024 58,083 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2023 55,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Some Surface Wear/Lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Coil Spring Not Fully Seated Correctly In Mounting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Some Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Detached, However Exhaust Not Likely To Fall (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 52,659 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,573 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 50,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 49,277 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 49,273 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,080 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 46,076 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,100 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2017 36,498 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,115 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,530 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,756 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,745 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 20,745 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,026 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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LJ05 YJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ05 YJG, 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 LJ05 YJG registered?

LJ05 YJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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