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SJ05 OGC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,094 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,216 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 Sep 2011 76,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 70,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,905 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly outside 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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SJ05 OGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

SJ05 OGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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