2005 Mercedes CLK 1.8L Petrol · SUE 611R

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of suspension-related wear. The most recent test on October 20, 2025 at 124,746 miles passed despite a noted fluctuating front service brake. While the car continues to pass, the recurring advisories regarding rubber components and bushings suggest a reactive maintenance approach where the owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of MOT failure thresholds rather than performing preventative replacements. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 124,746 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,940 miles per year. This low usage profile suggests the vehicle has not endured significant mechanical stress, but it often correlates with the degradation of rubber parts through age rather than mileage. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered roughly 8,300 miles, indicating a consistent but light annual driving pattern that explains the gradual drying and cracking of suspension bushes seen across the annual records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension arms and rear anti-roll bar assembly. The record shows a failure in October 2023 at 119,488 miles due to excessively worn front suspension arm bushes, followed by repeated advisories for rear anti-roll bar linkage pins in both 2023 and 2024. These components are prone to play and are nearing the end of their functional life. Additionally, the fluctuating front brake noted in the 2025 test warrants a check of the brake discs for thinning or uneven wear, as this can indicate a sticking caliper or a warped rotor.