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W29 SJG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,765 mi
Last recorded160,765 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW29 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 160,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 20 Dec 2024 160,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 160,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 160,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2023 160,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

underbody trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,370 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 147,137 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,500 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 127,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 120,036 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,910 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 97,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,549 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 90,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,236 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 79,240 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 79,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,466 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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W29 SJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W29 SJG, 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 W29 SJG registered?

W29 SJG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for W29 SJG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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