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MJ55 VVW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,957 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 86,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 86,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,406 miles

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

surface corrosion to various points on underside

Fail 19 Oct 2022 85,406 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to various points on underside

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,172 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to various points on underside including suspension

Fail 1 Oct 2021 85,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to various points on underside including suspension

Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 83,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 82,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,225 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,017 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 69,044 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut near to bead rim

Fail 19 Sep 2014 69,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has a cut near to bead rim

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount brok off but as a system still secured

Fail 21 Sep 2013 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mount brok off but as a system still secured

Pass 2 Oct 2012 64,969 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 64,967 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,347 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,347 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,275 miles

(1) n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (2) o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn to 2mm on centre tread

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,950 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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