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GX55 AUE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,609 mi
Last recorded139,609 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 AUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 139,609 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,516 miles

Front both fog light lenses broken

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 139,119 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Front fog lights broken

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,632 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front both fog lights broken

Pass 27 Jan 2020 138,111 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,306 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 137,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 131,577 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,872 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,789 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,971 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,358 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,100 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 45,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r outter sidewall slightly damaged

small cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

vehicle fitted with full under trays

Fail 29 Jan 2009 39,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall slightly damaged

n/s/r outter sidewall slightly damaged

small cuts in o/s/r tyre tread

vehicle fitted with full under trays

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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GX55 AUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GX55 AUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX55 AUE registered?

GX55 AUE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GX55 AUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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