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AD55 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,696 mi
Last recorded158,696 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 158,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 152,890 miles

Front Coil Spring lower mount / adjuster close to tyre

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off ends require securing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Note ; Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

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

Offside Front Coil Spring lower mounting / adjuster close to tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil Spring mounting / adjuster under size , spring not seating correctly

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking Brakes performance uneven , 39 % imbalance

Pass 20 Aug 2024 149,711 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front front crankshaft pully badly worn

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 146,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 142,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 142,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 138,560 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 138,560 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 128,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake binding slightly (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear areas of slight corrosion on rear sub frame, suspension and floor.

Fail 23 Jul 2019 128,513 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake binding slightly (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear areas of slight corrosion on rear sub frame, suspension and floor.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 117,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 117,252 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,020 miles

Centre centre exhaust mount broke away but exhaust still adequately supported

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 107,020 miles

Centre centre exhaust mount broke away but exhaust still adequately supported

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,880 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,610 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,460 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,751 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 23,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CLK, 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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AD55 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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