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MJ05 JEM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,477 mi
Last recorded93,477 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 JEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 93,477 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 93,461 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,461 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust split rear pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 83,863 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 80,757 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2018 80,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 245/4017 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb not in correctly (1.8)

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2017 76,707 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 72,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 66,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 66,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 63,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 59,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,114 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,673 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 43,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 34,059 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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MJ05 JEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MJ05 JEM, 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 MJ05 JEM registered?

MJ05 JEM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 JEM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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