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M200 JLH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,946 mi
Last recorded53,946 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 53,946 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 53,463 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,036 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 53,036 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 52,327 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 52,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 51,841 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 49,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,399 miles

Heat shield rear exhaust section broken/loose but not in danger of falling off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 45,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Heat shield rear exhaust section broken/loose but not in danger of falling off

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,754 miles

Rear exhaust bracket detached

Fail 23 Nov 2016 40,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket detached

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

exhaust bracket broken at rear

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 28,545 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 28,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,711 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,564 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 12,242 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,463 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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M200 JLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Green with a 1,796cc 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 M200 JLH, 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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M200 JLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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