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PA05 JKO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

70,055 mi
Last recorded70,055 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 JKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 70,055 miles

all underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 67,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear near flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material f/n/s f/o/s r/n/s and r/o/s rigid pipes at flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2022 60,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 54,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 52,807 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 52,801 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,179 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 51,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 49,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 46,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 46,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,231 miles

n/s/f shocker slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,674 miles

slight damage to nearside rear indicator lens

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,302 miles

rear ant roll bar corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,293 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear ant roll bar corroded

rear heat insercure

Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,658 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,623 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,623 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 25,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,712 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,657 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,151 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 13 Feb 2008 12,395 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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PA05 JKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PA05 JKO, 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 PA05 JKO registered?

PA05 JKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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