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SO55 FTX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,378 mi
Last recorded121,378 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 121,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 117,968 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 110,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,615 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 99,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 99,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 93,271 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 87,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 82,065 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 82,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 184,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,217 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,374 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,376 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 55,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,749 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 45,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,233 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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SO55 FTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SO55 FTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO55 FTX registered?

SO55 FTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SO55 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 FTX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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