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SG55 XSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,320 mi
Last recorded134,320 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 134,320 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central undertrays fitted and obscuring pipes and components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 134,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central undertrays fitted and obscuring pipes and components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes showing signs of deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror slightly faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,6,3,mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,6,3,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Fail 1 Nov 2022 130,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights lenses deteriorated/misted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cut to cords in cracked/perished tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,6,3,mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joining to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass aged/smoked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,6,3,mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light damaged and not working

Pass 19 Nov 2021 126,016 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Offside Front door mirror glass slight deterioration

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 126,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose

Offside Front door mirror glass slight deterioration

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 121,763 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged inopritive.

Fail 14 Nov 2020 121,763 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged inopritive.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wing mirror glass slightly discoloured.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 116,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Boost pipe slightly loose and has a slight leak not affecting the exhaust emissions.

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wing mirror glass slightly discoloured.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,826 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp has some l.e.d's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arches behind shock absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp has some l.e.d's not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arches behind shock absorbers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,942 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,175 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 101,175 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,139 miles

engine management warning light is on

inner steering arms have slight play

rear parking brake efficiency just met the required limits

Fail 9 Oct 2015 96,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning light is on

inner steering arms have slight play

rear parking brake efficiency just met the required limits

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,078 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,710 miles

ALL TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2013 89,700 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,785 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,442 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 XSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSJ, 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 XSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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