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MJ55 OUY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,757 mi
Last recorded139,757 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 OUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 139,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 136,175 miles

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

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

can not fully inspect sills/sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,291 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 105,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 105,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 94,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,030 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,175 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly perishing

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall ,flap of tyre tyre has been stuck down so can not inspect for exposed cords.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,745 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,033 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,547 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 51,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,401 miles

emmissions tested too low to register

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,039 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 OUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MJ55 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

MJ55 OUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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