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SJ05 LEX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,811 mi
Last recorded144,811 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 142,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 138,029 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 138,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 136,528 miles

Central silencer slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,964 miles

Exhaust has part slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 133,955 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 27 May 2017 132,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 100,345 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,489 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,676 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 190,551 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 2 Jun 2008 12,073 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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SJ05 LEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 SJ05 LEX, 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 SJ05 LEX registered?

SJ05 LEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 LEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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