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SM55 RED

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

101,911 mi
Last recorded101,911 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 RED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 101,911 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 101,837 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,570 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 98,569 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure welding on brackets has sheered (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 Jan 2023 94,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2022 91,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,724 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres , 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 89,722 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres , 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 88,777 miles

slight play in o/s front suspension assy.(poss steering arm)

Fail 30 Dec 2019 88,771 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear of 2 arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s front suspension assy.(poss steering arm)

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,605 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2018 78,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 56,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,462 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,462 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,254 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 30,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,720 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge

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 RED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SM55 RED, 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 RED registered?

SM55 RED is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SM55 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 RED shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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