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AE55 XVF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,926 mi
Last recorded163,926 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 163,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,990 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc slighty corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 153,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 145,880 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,875 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 134,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 134,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,233 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,160 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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AE55 XVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

AE55 XVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is AE55 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XVF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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