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SB05 LUO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,307 mi
Last recorded176,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 LUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 176,307 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 176,297 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 171,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 164,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 158,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,273 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

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

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

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,286 miles

Central exhaust slight blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 148,286 miles

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

Central exhaust slight blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,425 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,785 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 135,785 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,058 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 124,363 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,549 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged due to being run flat

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,698 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 109,698 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 102,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 96,973 miles

n/s/f tyre stepped outside edge

Pass 25 May 2010 82,703 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,316 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

large belly pan fitted on underside

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 43,194 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 May 2008 43,194 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LUO, 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 SB05 LUO registered?

SB05 LUO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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