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SD55 ODC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ODC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,135 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,912 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 101,898 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 100,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,862 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,127 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 96,127 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,127 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both (creaking) (2.4.G.1)

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

eml light on

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,638 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust bracket broken front

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 90,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine covers fitted

exhaust bracket broken front

rear brake pads low

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,741 miles

n/s hand brake low reading

n/s/r tyre getting low

slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,555 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,511 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,749 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,564 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 31,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 28,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 23,754 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 23,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nail in nearside front tyre required inflation also

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,440 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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SD55 ODC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ODC, 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 ODC registered?

SD55 ODC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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