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X13 JNS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,302 mi
Last recorded48,302 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX13 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 48,302 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 48,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image isnt great, borderline advise

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 45,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 44,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 33,392 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 22,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,754 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,680 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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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X13 JNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X13 JNS, 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 X13 JNS registered?

X13 JNS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is X13 JNS safe to buy?

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