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AL55 ALM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,706 mi
Last recorded90,706 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 ALM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 90,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 83,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 80,636 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 76,708 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 76,708 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,602 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust brackets starting to corrode

covers and trays fitted blocking the view of test items

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust brackets starting to corrode

covers and trays fitted blocking the view of test items

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust hanger correded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 53,002 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust hanger correded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,799 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 42,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 36,347 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,797 miles

Nearside rear diff side seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2011 19,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,581 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,400 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,405 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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AL55 ALM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AL55 ALM, 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 AL55 ALM registered?

AL55 ALM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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