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MJ55 DXT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

160,907 mi
Last recorded160,907 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 DXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 160,907 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 160,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2025 160,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 155,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,413 miles

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 137,153 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded. N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,028 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 130,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S and O/S lens deteriorating/clouded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 120,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 116,468 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 112,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 112,262 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,407 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,449 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,258 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 52,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,230 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 27,147 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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MJ55 DXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ55 DXT, 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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MJ55 DXT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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