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SG55 ZNL

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,204 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components

Airbox insecure

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Age cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 74,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components

Airbox insecure

Exhaust has part of the system heavily deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Age cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,892 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,725 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,838 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,464 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted oscuring some items of test

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted oscuring some items of test

Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,394 miles

Zero smoke reading so no print out

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,763 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 65,762 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,210 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON MARKERS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,054 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,650 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 ZNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

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

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The MOT history for SG55 ZNL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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