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AJ55 EOB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,810 mi
Last recorded114,810 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 114,810 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 106,478 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 106,476 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,981 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 96,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,859 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,371 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 85,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,699 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,138 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 66,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,579 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,579 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,794 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 51,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,459 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,393 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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AJ55 EOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ55 EOB, 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 AJ55 EOB registered?

AJ55 EOB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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