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S23 SMS

2026 Mercedes-benz Clk

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 SMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 77,341 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 75,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 72,829 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 70,972 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,697 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 66,632 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 64,449 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 61,579 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 58,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 56,334 miles

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 6 May 2015 54,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 48,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner sides

front wiper worn

Pass 16 May 2012 46,166 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 39,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 33,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,564 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall is cut.

Pass 23 May 2006 25,569 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 25,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S23 SMS is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Clk in Grey. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S23 SMS, 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 0 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S23 SMS is a 2026 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 April 2026.

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