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M555 SLF

2003 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,071 mi
Last recorded111,071 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk77,480 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 SLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,467 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 92,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 87,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 85,561 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 85,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 85,223 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,540 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,919 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 81,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 78,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 75,969 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 74,303 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 23 Jun 2010 74,303 miles

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

Engine Management Light On

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,037 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,041 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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M555 SLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 77,480 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 M555 SLF, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M555 SLF registered?

M555 SLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is M555 SLF safe to buy?

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