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C29 SKB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,523 mi
Last recorded76,523 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 SKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 76,487 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 76,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,334 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 64,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 62,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,449 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 54,449 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 50,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 47,362 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 44,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre on 3mm. Limit=1.6mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 38,132 miles

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer tread.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer tread.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,399 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY WATER DAMAGE

N/S/F TYRE LOW IN TREADS 2-3

O/S/F TYRE LOW IN TREADS 2-3

O/S/R TYRE LOW IN TREADS 1.6-2

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,732 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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C29 SKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C29 SKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C29 SKB registered?

C29 SKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is C29 SKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C29 SKB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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