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PJ54 OXL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

186,284 mi
Last recorded186,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 OXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 186,284 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 186,284 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 171,208 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 171,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 146,697 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 146,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 132,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking/perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexi have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 132,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking/perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexi have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,842 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low effort compared to o/s

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fit

Fail 9 Jun 2020 117,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp also fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low effort compared to o/s

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fit

Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 112,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 107,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 107,379 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2017 104,880 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)

Pass 20 May 2016 102,397 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 102,391 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel Not fully releasing (3.1.6c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 92,802 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 90,581 miles

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2012 78,690 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 78,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust hangers corroding

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,198 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 68,198 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,563 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,838 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outer edge

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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PJ54 OXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PJ54 OXL, 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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PJ54 OXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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