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MJ55 GHX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 118,631 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 118,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,489 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 103,119 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded also worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 83,583 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 70,541 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 56,088 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 55,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,646 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,357 miles

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,027 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,027 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,821 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,821 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,693 miles

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

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

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 GHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GHX, 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 MJ55 GHX registered?

MJ55 GHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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