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AJ55 UVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,026 mi
Last recorded185,026 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 185,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 170,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 163,179 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2021 163,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, heavily perished and nailed (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2020 161,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nailed and on 3mm

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 158,910 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 158,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,792 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 134,790 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,864 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,364 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 71,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,718 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 34,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,114 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,189 miles

Offside rear tyre tread low and sidewalls perishing

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Wiper rubbers are worn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 24,823 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 UVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVX, 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 UVX registered?

AJ55 UVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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