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MM04 AML

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 AML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 116,029 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 116,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 113,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 113,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 111,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,028 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2019 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,712 miles

Exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2018 100,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust secure at time of test.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

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

Fail 2 May 2017 96,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 86,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,928 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/f tyre on limmit 1.6mm outer edge

slight wear in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,161 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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MM04 AML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,987cc 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 MM04 AML, 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 MM04 AML registered?

MM04 AML is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MM04 AML 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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