MOT Status
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93,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut and tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracked on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (front) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slight cuts and cracks and wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f torque arm outer bush starting to split
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm [rearmost arm] (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f torque arm outer bush starting to split
corrosion started in brake pipe to n/s/r flexy hose
headlamps deteriorating slightly affecting light output
n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, worn on stepped edges [245/40/17w]
o/s/r tyre worn to approx 2mm on stepped edges
rear indicator colours fading
track control ball joint gaiters twisting?
very slight play in rack ends
n/s/r tyre started to wear on stepped inner edge
unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/r tyre started to wear on stepped inner edge
unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicator colours fading
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicator colours fading
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicator colours fading
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear indicator colours fading
rear indicator colours fading
slightly low effort on n/s/r handbrake
unable to check vehicle properly due to covers
both rear tyres worn to 2mm [245/40/17y]
unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers
both front tyres worn to 2mm on outer edges [225/45/17]
unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers
nail in n/s/r tyre
unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SG55 VDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 SG55 VDT, 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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SG55 VDT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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