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OU05 SXD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 SXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 122,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 117,160 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 110,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 104,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 99,387 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 99,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2021 99,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front exhaust brackets 50% broken away from exhaust

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,560 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,978 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 81,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,845 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,670 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,326 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 49,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,630 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 46,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 41,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,328 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,737 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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OU05 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU05 SXD, 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 OU05 SXD registered?

OU05 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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