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AJ05 EMM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 112,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 110,358 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,857 miles

rear number plate cracked

rear subframe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 101,857 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

front discs worn

rear number plate cracked

rear subframe corroded

slight play front hubs

Pass 26 Jul 2022 97,864 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,015 miles

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

all disc inner faces corroded

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

engine covers / undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded and centre bracket weld broken

oil weap

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,521 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced suspension arm rear arm bush seperated (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced suspension arm rear arm bush separated (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,322 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,083 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,005 miles

TYRES = l/h/r on legal limit - 1.6mm. , r/h/f - 2.5mm , others - 3.0mm.

gouge in outer wall of l/h/f tyre = not to cords.

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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AJ05 EMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AJ05 EMM, 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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AJ05 EMM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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