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MJ05 VNX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,629 mi
Last recorded115,629 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,629 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE/GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,914 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arms, axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both coil spring corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2019 104,131 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bendy shape (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both coil spring corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 101,037 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,037 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 96,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 92,548 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 87,004 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,173 miles

Parking brake nearly at maximum travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,228 miles

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

parking brake nearly at full travel

Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake nearly at full travel

Rear anti roll bar in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2010 53,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake nearly at full travel

Rear anti roll bar in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,809 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 39,739 miles

damp in os indicator repeater lamp

Fail 1 May 2008 39,739 miles

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

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

damp in os indicator repeater lamp

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 VNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ05 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

MJ05 VNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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