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SH55 BHV

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 BHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 113,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 108,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 107,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,396 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 102,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,381 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides ,may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention (1.4.A.2f)

abs wire insure and brake pad light is on,may require to attention

both rear tyres on outer sidewall have slightly damage

o/s/f exhaust holder has damage,may require to attention

o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has slightly damage,n/s/f as well also have few cuts,may require to attention

Fail 1 Feb 2018 98,039 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides ,may improving if polishing (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention (1.4.A.2f)

abs wire insure and brake pad light is on,may require to attention

both rear tyres on outer sidewall have slightly damage

o/s/f exhaust holder has damage,may require to attention

o/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has slightly damage,n/s/f as well also have few cuts,may require to attention

Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,820 miles

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,808 miles

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

Near side headlamp poor beam pattern

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,928 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,261 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 47,634 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

oil leak at engine

Fail 4 Dec 2009 47,654 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,062 miles

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

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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SH55 BHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH55 BHV, 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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SH55 BHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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