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SH55 JCH

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,273 mi
Last recorded102,273 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,273 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 97,279 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator broken wire (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust at rear

Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front anti roll barr not same length at sides

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

exhaust at rear

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 80,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 74,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Offside Front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre

Offside Front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,747 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes greased

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes greased

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,691 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 49,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,418 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inside

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inside

Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,537 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inside

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded on inside

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,079 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 29,079 miles

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

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 JCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JCH, 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 JCH registered?

SH55 JCH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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