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MJ05 VNP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,330 mi
Last recorded208,330 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 208,330 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 185,453 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 178,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 170,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,992 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 149,178 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 143,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 143,807 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,951 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 118,482 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,482 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,631 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 94,467 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

rear reg plate deteriated

Fail 7 Oct 2011 94,459 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,221 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 VNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNP, 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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MJ05 VNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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