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MJ05 VWV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,343 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,945 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,955 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 61,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,362 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 58,349 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,673 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 54,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 43,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,338 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,610 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,494 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,980 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 23,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,101 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,880 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2008 15,880 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

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 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 VWV registered?

MJ05 VWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is MJ05 VWV safe to buy?

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