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AF55 SDV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,192 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 89,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,581 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,418 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,481 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,829 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,361 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 51,438 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,215 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 37,215 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 29,874 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,874 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,732 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2009 25,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,668 miles

undertrays fitted

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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AF55 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF55 SDV, 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 AF55 SDV registered?

AF55 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AF55 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 SDV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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