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SO55 OBB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,158 mi
Last recorded119,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 119,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 117,127 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 115,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,670 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Fail 10 Jan 2022 111,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,954 miles

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

under shields +engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 9 Jan 2020 106,651 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Fail 9 Jan 2020 106,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,101 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,962 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under sheilds and engine covers fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 57,305 miles

ADVISE N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,820 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,522 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 OBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OBB, 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 SO55 OBB registered?

SO55 OBB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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