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SJ55 XAD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,672 mi
Last recorded82,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 XAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,874 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 81,873 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,388 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted.

Fail 13 Dec 2022 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear brake disc corroded/pitted.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,308 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,308 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,651 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 59,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,100 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,040 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,075 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perrish

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perrish

both front tyre treads wearing low on shoulders

centre rear exhaust hanger heavilly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,896 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,774 miles

The front wiper blades judder across the windscreen

very slight play in both front wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2012 48,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,060 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,929 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 XAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SJ55 XAD, 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 SJ55 XAD registered?

SJ55 XAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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