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SM55 FNO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,130 mi
Last recorded103,130 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 FNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 103,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 103,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake noisy

Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,635 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 99,634 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,543 miles

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

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

both headlight lenses faded causing poor beam images

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,819 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 90,818 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))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 88,714 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2022 88,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2021 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 83,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 83,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 81,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering/suspension.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 76,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm central tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in steering/suspension.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,952 miles

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 9 Aug 2016 70,361 miles

Exhaust and mounts corroded but system still adequately supported

Pass 12 Aug 2015 67,444 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 64,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,649 miles

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 12 Aug 2011 43,863 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,850 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,063 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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SM55 FNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM55 FNO, 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 SM55 FNO registered?

SM55 FNO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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