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SM05 UWS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,239 mi
Last recorded74,239 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 UWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 74,239 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 69,249 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 67,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavy wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 63,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 60,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 60,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 57,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 56,689 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,825 miles

Rear Both Tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 52,642 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2017 50,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,642 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 49,642 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 48,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 46,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 44,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 41,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 41,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 37,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 33,006 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 29,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 29,358 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 24,071 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 UWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SM05 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

SM05 UWS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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