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AJ55 EPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,857 mi
Last recorded147,857 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 147,857 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion on rear axle

Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 145,684 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,239 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2023 140,900 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 21 Oct 2022 137,888 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,801 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 135,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 133,549 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 130,595 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension arm bushes deteriorating, fronts worse

both number plate lamp covers damaged and deteriorated

corrosion to underside components of vehicle

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

Fail 21 May 2019 130,595 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension arm bushes deteriorating, fronts worse

both number plate lamp covers damaged and deteriorated

corrosion to underside components of vehicle

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding, supports weak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,977 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,075 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 119,947 miles

slight play rack

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm tread

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 78,515 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,869 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,860 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,037 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,107 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 EPF 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 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

AJ55 EPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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