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SH05 UGE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

181,826 mi
Last recorded181,826 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 181,826 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Fail 10 Sep 2026 181,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Pass 12 Sep 2025 160,237 miles

Nearside Front knocking noise slight play in a joint

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2024 136,176 miles

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

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

Offside mirror fading

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,403 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 128,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 129,946 miles

mirrors tinted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 120,932 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

dash shows rear lights out

mirrors tinted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,510 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,758 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 97,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,937 miles

Sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,914 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,187 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front pad warning wire adrift

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,952 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,499 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,498 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 73,312 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 70,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 70,048 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,277 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,223 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,503 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Aug 2009 46,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,876 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 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 SH05 UGE, 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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SH05 UGE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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