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SJ05 MZS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,740 mi
Last recorded65,740 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 65,740 miles

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

Offside Front door mirror glass discoloured

Fail 5 Nov 2025 65,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror glass discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,438 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner rubbing on the tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 64,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner rubbing on the tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,416 miles

Central silencer corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 62,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 62,445 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 61,502 miles

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

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,978 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of several components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 60,978 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of several components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 27 Feb 2019 56,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,013 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,013 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 36,630 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,657 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,416 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 22,857 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,080 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,275 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 16,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 MZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SJ05 MZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 MZS registered?

SJ05 MZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 MZS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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