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L55 SSH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

312,579 mi
Last recorded312,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 SSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 312,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brakes indicate judder

oil leaks

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Jun 2019 312,575 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jun 2018 297,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 297,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2018 297,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 278,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 278,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged. cords not exposed

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2016 255,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 255,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 233,075 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 211,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre worn low outside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 211,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre worn low outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 181,026 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 181,008 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 160,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 130,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 111,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,308 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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L55 SSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L55 SSH, 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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L55 SSH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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