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AA03 AFA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,603 mi
Last recorded78,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 78,603 miles

Nearside Front 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 25 Jun 2025 77,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 77,174 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,593 miles

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2024 75,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 72,254 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear creaking noise from suspension

Fail 27 Jun 2022 72,254 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded and swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear creaking noise from suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2021 70,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the arm to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight squeaking to the o/s/r

Fail 21 Jun 2021 70,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play the arm to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight squeaking to the o/s/r

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,740 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 69,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,470 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 67,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,248 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 65,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 62,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,477 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 53,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,777 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,480 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,347 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a deep cut to outer edge of treaded area not quite deep enough to expose cords though.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,710 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,710 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,667 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AA03 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA03 AFA, 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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AA03 AFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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