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SA55 JYB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

162,837 mi
Last recorded162,837 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 162,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,423 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 153,423 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 143,910 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mounts,rear crossmember,rear floors,rear subframe mounts

Fail 17 Jan 2023 140,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion rear subframe,mounts,rear crossmember,rear floors,rear subframe mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,168 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 116,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 78,270 miles

Offside Front Inner edges worn tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2016 78,270 miles

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

Offside Front Inner edges worn tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,810 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly more effort req to spin nearside front wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,810 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slightly more effort req to spin nearside front wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,369 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,746 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,187 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 44,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,901 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2010 37,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2010 37,757 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,923 miles

o/s/front tyre near limit [worn on inside edge]

park brake poor on o/s/rear

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/front tyre near limit [worn on inside edge]

park brake poor on o/s/rear

Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,029 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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SA55 JYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SA55 JYB, 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 SA55 JYB registered?

SA55 JYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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