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SG55 WTU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,217 mi
Last recorded90,217 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 WTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 90,217 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 83,325 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 83,325 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody components are corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 72,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,896 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 64,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 64,269 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,212 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 25,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,859 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 22,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,464 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,520 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 WTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

SG55 WTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SG55 WTU safe to buy?

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