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AF55 UKA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,153 mi
Last recorded146,153 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 146,153 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,601 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,498 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Aug 2018 129,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2017 121,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 121,786 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,242 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,951 miles

eml on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,353 miles

center exhaust bracket snapped,exhaust still secure

osf tyre misshaped on inside edge and starting to crack

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,987 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Nov 2009
Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,699 miles

both rear tyres are at 1.6mm

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 UKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF55 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

AF55 UKA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AF55 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 UKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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