2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.2L Petrol · JB51 CLK

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK shows a current roadworthy status following a pass on 28 October 2025 at 82,552 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable but reveals a recurring administrative pattern rather than mechanical decline. The vehicle passed its most recent test one week after a failure on 21 October 2025 at 82,550 miles where the tester logged no defects, suggesting a documentation or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a fault needing repair. Recorded mileage sits at 82,552 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 3,931 miles per year. The car covered only 1,440 miles between the August 2023 test at 81,112 miles and the July 2024 failure at 82,038 miles, then added just 514 miles to the October 2025 pass. Low annual use of this nature often means long standing periods. The DVSA record is sparse and clean, with no advisories or defects listed across any entry from 2023 to 2025. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related corrosion on structural members and suspension mounting points, as the MOT record logs no advisories that would confirm such checks were flagged. Standing time implied by the mileage pattern raises the risk of perished rubber components, stiff suspension bushes, and seized brake calipers not captured in a short test drive. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries in July 2024 and October 2025 warrant verification that the VIN and test certificate details match the physical car. Given the two recent failures carried no recorded defects, confirm with the selling garage what prevented initial presentation. The CLK's low mileage and clean history suggest light use, yet twenty-one years of age demand a physical inspection of brake discs, exhaust condition, and underbody structural integrity before purchase.