2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 3.0L Petrol · AF55 AOB
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 104,171 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,171 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF55 AOB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2024
- 104,171 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF55 AOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz Clk (AF55 AOB) between April 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated unless key held on (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Speedometer clearly inoperative unless key held on (7.8 (b) (ii))”; “Main beam tell-tale not working unless key held on (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF55 AOB Mileage History
- 08/04/2022101,543 mi
- 13/04/2023103,317 mi+1,774 mi
- 02/05/2024104,123 mi+806 mi
- 18/05/2024104,171 mi+48 mi
Average of roughly 1,245 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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