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SJ55 WZS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 WZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 110,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 106,032 miles

Check tyre run flat warning on

Exhaust mount corroded off

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 106,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Check tyre run flat warning on

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,754 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls nicked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,754 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls nicked

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,693 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,084 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,529 miles

rear brake discs have some corrosion on inner faces

Pass 15 Jan 2011 49,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,875 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,349 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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SJ55 WZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SJ55 WZS, 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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SJ55 WZS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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