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AY55 ZHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,642 mi
Last recorded66,642 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 66,642 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under carriage showing corrosion.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 65,660 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 62,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 62,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,889 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,264 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,741 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres gouged on outer walls but not down to cord

offside front tyre cut on outer wall but not down to cord

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 42,424 miles

advise cuts to offside rear tyre wall

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,577 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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AY55 ZHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AY55 ZHJ, 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 AY55 ZHJ registered?

AY55 ZHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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