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SM05 SUX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,380 mi
Last recorded82,380 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 SUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 79,438 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 79,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm.(chalk marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm(chalk marked). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front (feed to flex hose). (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At nearside & offside front to rear(end sections). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp activating when brake is disengaged.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 75,098 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,109 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 71,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,166 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,485 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 62,353 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 52,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wall chipped

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 41,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,436 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,584 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 24,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,346 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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SM05 SUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM05 SUX, 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 SM05 SUX registered?

SM05 SUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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