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AJ55 EOR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,304 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

brake wear indicator warning on dash

Pass 8 May 2018 120,638 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x two. ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 120,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both,n/s split. (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring broken both sides. (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x two. ()

Pass 2 May 2017 109,632 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,906 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 91,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front section may be blowing where can not be seen

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust front section may be blowing where can not be seen

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,160 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,160 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,913 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,373 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 29,373 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,797 miles

off side and near side rear brakes has slight grab/judder

Fail 13 Mar 2009 20,797 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

off side and near side rear brakes has slight grab/judder

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 EOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EOR, 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 EOR registered?

AJ55 EOR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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