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AE55 XNA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,617 mi
Last recorded148,617 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 148,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 141,048 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 131,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 126,840 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 122,501 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 116,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 110,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 102,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,755 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,827 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 82,785 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,372 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,210 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,661 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)

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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AE55 XNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AE55 XNA, 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 AE55 XNA registered?

AE55 XNA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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