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AD55 AMU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,025 mi
Last recorded118,025 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small cut in gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small surface cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,344 miles

Front Brake discs heavily wear lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 94,204 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Incorrect cap (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs heavily wear lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,503 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,027 miles

Parking Brake Light constantly on

Rear Brakes Slight Bind

Suspect oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking Brake Light constantly on

Rear Brakes Slight Bind

Suspect oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,109 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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 74,108 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 60,038 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 51,866 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 36,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,149 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,659 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 AMU 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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

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

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