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GK05 SSX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,743 mi
Last recorded161,743 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2023 161,743 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 146,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 135,553 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 134,393 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 134,393 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has little damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 126,515 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2019 126,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,266 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 120,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inners wearing also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,601 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing thin and discs lipped

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,106 miles

all covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

all covers fitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti-roll bar rusty

Fail 11 Sep 2014

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on

rear anti-roll bar rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2013 81,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside repeater lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside repeater lamp lens cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2012 73,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 63,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,014 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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GK05 SSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK05 SSX, 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 GK05 SSX registered?

GK05 SSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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