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MJ55 VVR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 109,619 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 98,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2023 98,286 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central high level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front fog light broken out of bumper

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

undertray fitted limited vision

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 85,494 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,617 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge close to cord

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,337 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2019 69,336 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,262 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,138 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,138 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,700 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,736 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,656 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 38,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,590 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall is cut, but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 32,431 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 29,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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