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SF54 WTD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,361 mi
Last recorded155,361 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 WTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 155,361 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front direction indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

transmission sump corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Dec 2024 151,556 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

transmission sump corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 138,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 128,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,620 miles

Nearside Rear Calliper slightly damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,122 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 87,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 87,483 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 86,903 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,881 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front exhust down pipe brackets broken but exhust is still supported

parking brake compensator partially seized but releases rear brakes

Fail 26 Apr 2013 76,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front exhust down pipe brackets broken but exhust is still supported

parking brake compensator partially seized but releases rear brakes

Pass 22 May 2012 69,308 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 61,781 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 54,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 43,104 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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SF54 WTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF54 WTD, 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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SF54 WTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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