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PG05 VJF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 VJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 101,013 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 101,012 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 92,719 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 92,717 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 90,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 88,119 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,151 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 81,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 78,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,519 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 2 May 2018 73,519 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 5 May 2017 69,948 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 69,948 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,094 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,868 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 54,120 miles

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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 49,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside of rear anti roll bar corroding.

rear inner driveshaft boot perishing.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,143 miles

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

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

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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PG05 VJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PG05 VJF, 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 PG05 VJF registered?

PG05 VJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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