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P15 JAL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 JAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 48,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2025 48,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image isnt great, borderline advise

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 120,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 117,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,080 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 48,080 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 113,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 45,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 107,732 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 102,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 97,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,008 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 87,912 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,914 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,385 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 77,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 65,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 57,443 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge!

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,071 miles

under sheets fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 48,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,215 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,659 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 41,659 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,415 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,935 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,215 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,754 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,513 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,680 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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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P15 JAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 P15 JAL, 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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P15 JAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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