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GR55 AYE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,781 mi
Last recorded125,781 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 AYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,236 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 110,231 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,388 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 106,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 102,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker has movement up & down but no play obvious

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 102,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker has movement up & down but no play obvious

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,984 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 97,121 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 15 Nov 2017 97,114 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 95,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,663 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,663 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 86,586 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,914 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,011 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 68,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 40,967 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,640 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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GR55 AYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GR55 AYE, 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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GR55 AYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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