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MJ55 VWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,538 mi
Last recorded89,538 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 87,412 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,193 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 84,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,121 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,840 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 77,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 75,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 75,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,757 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,464 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,159 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,116 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,534 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 VWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

MJ55 VWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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