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SG05 GXB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 GXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 125,756 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

Fail 9 Feb 2016 125,722 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure secondary catch not bolted (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear anti-roll bar bushes have play

Pass 13 Feb 2015 112,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 108,450 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 93,650 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 93,650 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 82,073 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear on edges

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2011 67,268 miles

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

center to rear exhaust hanger poor condition

Pass 1 May 2010 53,748 miles

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

underside floors coverd up both sides

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,088 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 18,005 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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SG05 GXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG05 GXB, 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 SG05 GXB registered?

SG05 GXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SG05 GXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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