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SB05 JXX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 113,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 113,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 106,592 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of car near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2017 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

underside light corrosion

Fail 18 May 2017 100,112 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

underside light corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,498 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracks offside front tyre

underside light corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,494 miles

offside front tyre slight cracks

Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre slight cracks

Pass 1 May 2014 90,783 miles

Exhaust clamp snapped. exhaust still secure.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust clamp snapped. exhaust still secure.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 87,881 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,002 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,432 miles

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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SB05 JXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB05 JXX, 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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SB05 JXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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