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R14 SUD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,300 mi
Last recorded85,300 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 SUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 85,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

both front trackrod ends corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,045 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both front pipes mount brackets (corroded/separated at welds) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sign's of corrosion on all front and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

evidence of rust forming on rear inner sills

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 81,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,922 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,384 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 75,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 71,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 71,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,776 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 62,477 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 62,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,291 miles

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

Nsr tyre close to legal limit.

Nsr+osr tyres wearing/worn on edges.

Osf wiper blade fixing deteriorating.

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,933 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (225/45/17 91y) (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,589 miles

Osf tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,404 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,533 miles

both rear tyres have a series of small splits on inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,443 miles

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

both rear tyres have shoulder wear,and nearside has a small cut in outer side wall

nearside front tyre worn shoulders

offside front tyre devoid of tread on shoulders

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,751 miles

damage/cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 27 Jul 2010 21,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

damage/cut to inner sidewall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,568 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,912 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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R14 SUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R14 SUD, 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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R14 SUD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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