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AE05 XWT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 121,268 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 113,649 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 102,136 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 85,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 84,538 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,538 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 82,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 82,896 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Different size wheels fitted to same axle front & rear

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Panel under dash above pedals insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,409 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 81,408 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 79,446 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 73,445 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 70,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,029 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake disc, slight runout.

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Offside windscreen 'A' pillar trim loose, falls out when door shut, driving distraction

Park / emergency brake, noisey operation.

Pax glovebox catch not working, glovebox / support may interfere with Pax egress in an emergency

Rear brake pads wearing.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,739 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges and starting to corrode.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 42,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake discs slightly worn on inner edges and starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 36,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing on centre bands.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 36,624 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing on centre bands.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,235 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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AE05 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE05 XWT, 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 AE05 XWT registered?

AE05 XWT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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