MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
208,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around 4 (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake need adjustment
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around 4 (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake need adjustment
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))
all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))
all under vehicle surface & components general corrosion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust Brackets Deteriorated/ Rearbox Broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight Play Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint
Windscreen Damaged Bigger Than 40mm Not In Drivers View Of The Road
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake Pipe (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust Brackets Deteriorated/ Rearbox Broken
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight Play Offside Front Inner Steering Rack Joint
Windscreen Damaged Bigger Than 40mm Not In Drivers View Of The Road
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust Brackets Deteriorated-Rear One Broken
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Outer Shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen Cracked In Swept Area Bigger Than 40mm But Not Affecting Drivers View Of The Road
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
windscreen damaged.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front windscreen damaged in swept area but not materially affecting drivers view.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front offside tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front windscreen damaged in swept area but not materially affecting drivers view.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front offside tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs worn
front tyres wearing on edges
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
stone chip windscreen
surface corrosion underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on edges
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
stone chip windscreen
surface corrosion underside of vehicle
brake fluid low
brake pad warning light on
front discs worn
front inner pads low
front number plate water damaged
front suspension arm bushes perished
plastic covers fitted on underside of vehicle
stone chip windscreen
front number plate slightly water damaged
front suspension arm bushes perished
front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?
Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB55 GCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 SB55 GCY, 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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SB55 GCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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