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SS55 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 125,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 125,665 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 122,267 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,132 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,484 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 117,954 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 112,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,044 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 105,765 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,302 miles

Under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 95,300 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 84,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 63,656 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,454 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 31,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 27,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,464 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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SS55 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SS55 CLK, 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 SS55 CLK registered?

SS55 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SS55 CLK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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