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MJ55 GLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 108,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not located correctly but secure.

Offside mirror discoloured.

Rear underside at rear corroded/covered in wax oil.

Fail 1 Apr 2026 108,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not located correctly but secure.

Offside mirror discoloured.

Rear underside at rear corroded/covered in wax oil.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,348 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 99,346 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central heatshield loose.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 86,925 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front ball joints slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 86,925 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps clouded. (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower front ball joints slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,010 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2023 72,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,718 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pedal spongy

rear subframe,suspension arms and brake lines covered in a black underseal

undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,490 miles

rear subframe,suspension components and brake pipes covered in a black underseal.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,758 miles

Central Rear sub frame and components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2020 52,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear sub frame and components corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2018 52,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 51,002 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,000 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyers very perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 48,996 miles

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

all tyres perished

rear suspension very rusty needs a wax oyl

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 46,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,572 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 27,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,070 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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MJ55 GLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GLK, 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 GLK registered?

MJ55 GLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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