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SJ05 OHW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,326 mi
Last recorded97,326 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around exhaust centre boxes and gearbox/propshaft tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around wheel well and surounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension companants corroded but not excessively

under side has signs of corrosion but not excessive

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around exhaust centre boxes and gearbox/propshaft tunnel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around wheel well and surounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension companants corroded but not excessively

under side has signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2017 84,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 84,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 75,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,762 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,231 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,040 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,875 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 OHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW registered?

SJ05 OHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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