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SO55 OBN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 163,431 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 142,204 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rod inner joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes near flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 125,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 117,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 117,606 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 109,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 109,207 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward of two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,629 miles

front discs worn

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 27 Apr 2019 84,111 miles

Nearside headlamp bulb requires attention

engine oil leak shown to presenter

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,533 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 51,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 28,551 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

several deep cuts in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2014 28,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

several deep cuts in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 18,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 16,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,408 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 11,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 11,196 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SO55 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

SO55 OBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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