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W28 PJA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,495 mi
Last recorded107,495 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 PJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 107,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,274 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 107,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,949 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 106,272 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,587 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 102,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 96,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 96,831 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 92,326 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,370 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,844 miles

EML on

Front brakes worn

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,716 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 56,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

reg plates poorly spaced

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,882 miles

Cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,637 miles

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

osr tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,927 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,751 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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W28 PJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W28 PJA, 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 W28 PJA registered?

W28 PJA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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