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AD55 AKF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,101 mi
Last recorded45,101 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 45,101 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 41,115 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 37,216 miles

Slight Corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Mar 2024 37,214 miles

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

Slight Corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 37,191 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,611 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 36,611 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 34,314 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 32,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,726 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,542 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 20,426 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 18,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 18,227 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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AD55 AKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD55 AKF, 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 AD55 AKF registered?

AD55 AKF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AD55 AKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AKF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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