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SO55 XCT

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,322 miles

condition of front number plate

corrosion rear brake pipes

wear offside front track rod end BORDERLINE

Pass 6 Dec 2022 119,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,508 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 97,947 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 95,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 89,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,991 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,991 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,929 miles

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 48,927 miles

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

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)

advise slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyrewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,595 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 XCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XCT, 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 XCT registered?

SO55 XCT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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