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SD55 OCL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,612 mi
Last recorded115,612 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 115,541 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

T.P.M.S. MESSAGE

head lights glazed

Pass 31 Dec 2019 114,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 114,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 110,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad looks overheated

Fail 15 Dec 2018 110,953 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pad looks overheated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 106,857 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 102,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,866 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,316 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 95,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,348 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,363 miles

srs light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,612 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured due to nail in tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 80,302 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,975 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have side wall damage

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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SD55 OCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD55 OCL, 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 SD55 OCL registered?

SD55 OCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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