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SA55 XHT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,026 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 95,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 90,054 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 88,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 79,732 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 79,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,907 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 63,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,717 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,234 miles

ADVISE DAMAGE TO NSR TYRE SIDEWALL

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,234 miles

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

ADVISE DAMAGE TO NSR TYRE SIDEWALL

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,190 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,956 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 30,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 23,546 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 XHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SA55 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

SA55 XHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SA55 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA55 XHT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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