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AD55 AOA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,302 mi
Last recorded148,302 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 148,302 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 148,302 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (Offside&Nearside) (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 144,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 144,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,962 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 5 Oct 2022 130,346 miles

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( noisy ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 130,346 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine under tray fitted (under body) not allowing full inspection

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE ( noisy ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,899 miles

rear diff damp

Pass 7 Sep 2020 122,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Sep 2020 122,765 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached thrust arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2019 118,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,606 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 90,308 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,445 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 AOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AOA, 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 AOA registered?

AD55 AOA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is AD55 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 AOA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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