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SH05 FKW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,155 mi
Last recorded67,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 FKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 67,155 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 64,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,646 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 62,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 60,731 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,111 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 59,111 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 58,416 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack with age

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,109 miles

coolant lamp warning light on (level ok)

Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,652 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to split in tread area

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,593 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,764 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall not to cords

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,598 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,804 miles

front disc's and pad's slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,022 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,393 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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SH05 FKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SH05 FKW, 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 SH05 FKW registered?

SH05 FKW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is SH05 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 FKW 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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