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SF55 XEN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 100,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,892 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 98,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 97,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 91,768 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 91,706 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm nearest front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 82,972 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 82,930 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,866 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,114 miles

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,538 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth worn low on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,551 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread depth worn low on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,412 miles

offside front tyre tread depth worn close to limit on outside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,557 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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SF55 XEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SF55 XEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF55 XEN registered?

SF55 XEN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SF55 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 XEN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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