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PJ55 MFF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 118,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,614 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 111,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,511 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 110,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 108,759 miles

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on shoulders.

Pass 22 May 2019 105,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.

Fail 17 May 2019 105,256 miles

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

Front brake discs corroding inner faces.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on shoulder.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,972 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 92,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,404 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,951 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 32,482 miles

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

Visual emmissions too clean for machine to read

Pass 25 May 2011 28,190 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 28,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,369 miles

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)

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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PJ55 MFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PJ55 MFF, 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 PJ55 MFF registered?

PJ55 MFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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