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CL55 SRM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,691 mi
Last recorded29,691 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 SRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 29,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 29,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 29,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 28,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 24,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 20,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 17,201 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 15,567 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 15,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 15,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 14,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 11,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 10,617 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 9,792 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 8,802 miles

damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,454 miles

damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,908 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6,288 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,672 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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CL55 SRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CL55 SRM, 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 CL55 SRM registered?

CL55 SRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is CL55 SRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL55 SRM shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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