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AD55 ALO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,886 mi
Last recorded167,886 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 167,886 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 167,886 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 167,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 161,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 161,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,425 miles

Front headlamp image poor on both headlamps

Pass 19 Aug 2021 158,125 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 156,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 154,611 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

both front exhaust mount brackets broken

vehicle and engine under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 Aug 2017 153,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

both front exhaust mount brackets broken

both front tyres are heavily cracked and perished close to the cords

vehicle and engine under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 151,555 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

Pass 25 Aug 2015 150,368 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 150,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,460 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are worn to 3/3.5mm tread depth

Fail 16 Aug 2014 48,460 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are worn to 3/3.5mm tread depth

Pass 21 Aug 2013 147,168 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 147,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 134,499 miles

UNDER FLOUR COVERS FITTED

Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,768 miles

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 24 Nov 2009 85,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 62,382 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 ALO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

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

Is AD55 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 ALO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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