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MJ55 GME

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,978 mi
Last recorded155,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,274 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,364 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 147,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 141,524 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 138,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 128,419 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front headlamps misted

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,063 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front headlamps misted

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

nearside front tyre worn very low at edges/cuts in sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,614 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,108 miles

rear anti rollbar corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 99,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

light corrosion on front brake discs

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 93,057 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2014 93,012 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 May 2013 81,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,825 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,616 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,202 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres slight sidewall damage

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 GME is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

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

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