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SC05 SKE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,539 mi
Last recorded125,539 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 SKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2021 125,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2021 125,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2020 110,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 96,709 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 96,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 85,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 85,515 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,201 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

osr tyre badly cracking and out of shape

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,305 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily outer edge

Offside Rear tyre splitting heavily on tread edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,697 miles

Rear both tyres perished and starting to split

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 68,697 miles

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

Rear both tyres perished and starting to split

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,136 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 60,136 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,740 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,675 miles

parking brake could be improved

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,252 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,258 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 33,258 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside 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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SC05 SKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SC05 SKE, 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 SC05 SKE registered?

SC05 SKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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