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SN55 OWR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,972 mi
Last recorded175,972 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 OWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2024 175,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on pre2008

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay worn

Pass 17 Nov 2022 170,803 miles

Bonnet stays worn

EML on pre 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 170,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet stays worn

EML on pre 2008

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,041 miles

Offside Front headlamp dull beam pattern

Fail 2 Nov 2021 162,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread separation in primary groves (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread separation in groves of tyre and nail in edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp dull beam pattern

Pass 21 Oct 2020 154,695 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 154,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,887 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 153,887 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,203 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 138,984 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 138,984 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 115,536 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall but not showing cords or ply

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall but not showing cords or ply

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,940 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 105,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm mot limit at time of test

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm mot limit at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 102,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 76,203 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,455 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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SN55 OWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN55 OWR, 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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SN55 OWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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