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SG55 VPW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,491 mi
Last recorded95,491 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,491 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,869 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,173 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 79,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 62,455 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 7 May 2019 62,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 15 May 2018 56,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 56,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2017 48,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 48,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,668 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,495 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,903 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,700 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,193 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 23,409 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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SG55 VPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SG55 VPW, 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 SG55 VPW registered?

SG55 VPW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SG55 VPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 VPW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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