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SK05 OXM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,259 mi
Last recorded102,259 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 102,259 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 102,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 97,727 miles

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Tail light fault reported on dash

Fail 31 Jul 2024 97,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread distorted/bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread distorted/bulged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Tail light fault reported on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2023 93,004 miles

Front tyres 205/55x16. Rear tyres 225/50x16

Headlight lenses fogged.

MIL illuminated: pre 07/2008

Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres 205/55x16. Rear tyres 225/50x16

Headlight lenses fogged.

MIL illuminated: pre 07/2008

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,158 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Foremost Arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays Restrict Inspection

Fail 21 Jul 2022 88,156 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Clamp Fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Foremost Arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays Restrict Inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,708 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,674 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 82,674 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,740 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 81,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,673 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 73,519 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 73,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 54,483 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,435 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,332 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,838 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 21,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,882 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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SK05 OXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK05 OXM, 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 SK05 OXM registered?

SK05 OXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SK05 OXM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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