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MEJ 20

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEJ 20
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 94,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 91,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 89,223 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 89,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,858 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut to inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 85,858 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut to inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,281 miles

Engine warning light illuminated.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,051 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner arch liner shows signs of rubbing on tyre on full look but did not touch during test

Fail 1 Sep 2020 70,051 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner arch liner shows signs of rubbing on tyre on full look but did not touch during test

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,646 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around transmission oil pan area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,643 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around transmission oil pan area. Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,031 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,899 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,549 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,363 miles

Engine warning light on.

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear handbrake noisey when applied. Suspect corrosion to drum face inside disc.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear handbrake noisey when applied. Suspect corrosion to drum face inside disc.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 32,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,291 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 21,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all tyres deteriorating on inner sidewalls

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,179 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)

all tyres deteriorating on inner sidewalls

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,382 miles

ALL TYRES INNER SIDEWALL'S HAVE SPLIT'S. OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT TO THE OUTER SIDEWALL.

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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MEJ 20 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MEJ 20, 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 MEJ 20 registered?

MEJ 20 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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