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AF55 UJX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 166,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 166,615 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 156,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 154,598 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front lower, front arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,869 miles

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT and o/s/r close to limit

slight brake judder from front brakes

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

small crack in o/s off windscreen

Fail 21 Mar 2019 141,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT and o/s/r close to limit

slight brake judder from front brakes

slight play in front antiroll bar d bushes

small crack in o/s off windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2018 129,552 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,204 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 101,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,049 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,046 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash

front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

brake pad warning light on dash

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight kurb damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play detected at both front hub assemblys

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and o/s/f tyre slight kurb damage to outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2012 57,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and o/s/f tyre slight kurb damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,202 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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AF55 UJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

AF55 UJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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