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S27 SPC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 SPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 131,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,072 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 129,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorating

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 113,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 113,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,408 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 105,408 miles

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 98,779 miles

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 89,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 6 Feb 2015 87,996 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,995 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 75,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,891 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,905 miles

oil leak around auto gearbox

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,146 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,688 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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S27 SPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S27 SPC, 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 S27 SPC registered?

S27 SPC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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