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AJ55 UWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,150 mi
Last recorded89,150 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 89,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 88,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 86,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 85,781 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 85,542 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 82,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 77,887 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 77,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,861 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,522 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,595 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,671 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,090 miles

All tyre pressures where low, please keep a check on.

Front brake discs have bad wear lips on inside edge, however brake pads are good.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,020 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,726 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 UWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

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

Is AJ55 UWG safe to buy?

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