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OV54 PKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 109,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,171 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm / 245,40w17 (5.2.3 (e))

headlight washers not working

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2024 109,160 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm / 245,40w17 (5.2.3 (e))

headlight washers not working

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 107,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 106,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,622 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,263 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 104,789 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,789 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 103,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken at weld

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,282 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable too see bottom of rear springs

Fail 7 Sep 2015 92,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

unable too see bottom of rear springs

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,855 miles

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,436 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres nearly bald on extreme edges but plenty of tread left on legal areas

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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OV54 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OV54 PKJ, 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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OV54 PKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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