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SP55 LVD

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 LVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 119,627 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 119,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 118,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 115,436 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 109,435 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 109,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 101,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,187 miles

Nearside Front side repeater lens slight broken

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing wires are rubbing with the tyre

front pipe exhaust brakit broken

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2017 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side repeater lens slight broken

Nearside Front wheel arch cover missing wires are rubbing with the tyre

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

front pipe exhaust brakit broken

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2016 91,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 91,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 83,579 miles

offside front tyre has a cut

Fail 22 May 2015 83,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has a cut

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,804 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 71,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 103,196 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,933 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,072 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 41,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 29,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SP55 LVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP55 LVD, 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 SP55 LVD registered?

SP55 LVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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