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SD05 FXG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,882 mi
Last recorded138,882 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 FXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,882 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some play in the rear o/s and n/s lower suspension bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2018 138,650 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center exhaust coupling very badly corroded and cracked (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting onto the gearbox broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

some play in the rear o/s and n/s lower suspension bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2017 122,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 121,244 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under tray's fitted obscuring componenets

Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under tray's fitted obscuring componenets

Pass 1 Apr 2015 116,357 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 102,998 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 102,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,817 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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SD05 FXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SD05 FXG, 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 SD05 FXG registered?

SD05 FXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SD05 FXG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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