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SH55 FAB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,679 mi
Last recorded120,679 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 120,671 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 116,640 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,095 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 110,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,379 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,679 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 91,583 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 91,583 miles

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

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT LOOSE

Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,672 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 85,672 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,342 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outside edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,369 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake pipes above fuel tank

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

unable to inspect brake pipes above fuel tank

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,097 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,854 miles

front tyres bold on edges.

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,854 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 54,456 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges. nail in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,712 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 FAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH55 FAB, 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 SH55 FAB registered?

SH55 FAB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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