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VU54 ARO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,426 mi
Last recorded73,426 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 ARO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 73,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,979 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 72,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,589 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted/worn inner faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 72,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp on (eml) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil on transmission sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust support arm corroded off/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted/worn inner faces and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 63,119 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section has missing fixing, not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2x wheel studs missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear section has missing fixing, not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 57,322 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 57,322 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,026 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 32,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,490 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges and crackung on side wall

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,817 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,193 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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VU54 ARO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU54 ARO, 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 VU54 ARO registered?

VU54 ARO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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