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AJ55 ORO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,716 mi
Last recorded82,716 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 82,716 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 77,265 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S. 2MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 74,319 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 3MM. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,550 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 70,106 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 67,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 66,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,019 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,303 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,749 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,133 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,166 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 ORO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AJ55 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

AJ55 ORO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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