2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 1.8L Petrol · TA55 ANA

The most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 124 577 miles recorded a pass with two advisories: slight play in the nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a)(i)) and corrosion on the offside rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b)(i)). The vehicle’s overall roadworthiness is therefore acceptable, yet the pattern of defects shows a clear shift from clean records in 2020‑2021 to recurring suspension wear from 2022 onward, indicating a deteriorating trend in those components. Mileage accumulation of 124 577 miles over roughly 21 years averages about 5 900 miles per year, a low figure for a 2005 model and suggestive of light or intermittent use. MOT entries are spaced annually; the interval between the 24 December 2024 test (123 504 miles) and the November 2025 test is just under eleven months, confirming regular compliance checks. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension arm ball joints, rear coil spring corrosion, anti‑roll bar linkage wear and steering rack play, all of which have been flagged repeatedly. Brake pads have been noted as thin on several occasions, so the condition of pads, discs and the rear braking system must be verified. Tyre condition shows edge wear and prior sidewall cuts; tread depth and sidewall integrity are critical. The exhaust support and any rust on the coil spring are also items to examine, together with the hand‑brake warning lamp and the engine management light that have appeared in earlier records. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the accumulating suspension advisories and past brake wear indicate a need for a thorough pre‑purchase inspection and possible component renewal to ensure long‑term reliability.