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MA05 JRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 133,593 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox sump wet in oil

rear brakes noisy when operated

Fail 9 Mar 2026 133,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox sump wet in oil

rear brakes noisy when operated

Pass 19 Mar 2025 131,649 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

gearbox sump slightly damp in oil

rear brakes slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 18 Mar 2025 131,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking badly in tread (5.2.3 (e))

gearbox sump slightly damp in oil

rear brakes slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 129,618 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 128,173 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 126,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 124,765 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

gearbox sump slightly wet in oil

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,546 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 116,524 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,882 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre (Poor Condition)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 128,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre (Poor Condition)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,082 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 109,082 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 105,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2012 98,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,322 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,114 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 76,456 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,478 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 65,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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MA05 JRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MA05 JRZ, 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 MA05 JRZ registered?

MA05 JRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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