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SG55 VVK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 73,269 miles

Front both wipers smearing

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2017 73,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front both wipers smearing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 57,547 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 57,547 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,375 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,032 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 48,028 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,365 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 44,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,603 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,724 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,724 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VVK, 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 SG55 VVK registered?

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

Is SG55 VVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 VVK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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