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P55 JEF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,798 mi
Last recorded55,798 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 JEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 55,798 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 55,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 43,122 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,266 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2022 36,582 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2021 34,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 34,126 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 33,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,759 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,740 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,732 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 28,267 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,846 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,272 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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P55 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P55 JEF, 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 P55 JEF registered?

P55 JEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for P55 JEF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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