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SAO 43

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAO 43
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 111,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion present both rear inner wings to floor

Fail 8 Sep 2026 111,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion present both rear inner wings to floor

Pass 12 Sep 2025 109,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 109,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 106,409 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,054 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 104,054 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No longer prevents the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 102,675 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque / discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 102,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque / discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,064 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly opaque/ discoloured. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,248 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 100,247 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 98,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens slightly deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2019 98,032 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split /torn. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image slightly distorted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens slightly deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 93,194 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,929 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2016 83,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,459 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 60,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,226 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,401 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer shoulder.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,076 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,073 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,295 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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SAO 43 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SAO 43, 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 SAO 43 registered?

SAO 43 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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