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SSV 889

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,894 mi
Last recorded176,894 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSV 889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 176,894 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 176,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 174,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 172,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 167,216 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 161,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 161,180 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No Image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 154,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,858 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 136,294 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 36,288 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 130,575 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 125,100 miles

Front lip on brake discs

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear slight surface rust

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust system still adequately supported

Fail 16 Feb 2016 125,100 miles

Front lip on brake discs

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear slight surface rust

exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 100,290 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 100,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,093 miles

near side and off side front tyres damaged sidewalls

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 72,093 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

near side and off side front tyres damaged sidewalls

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2011 63,016 miles

advise front discs lipped+corroaded

advise nsr bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2010 48,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,882 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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SSV 889 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SSV 889, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SSV 889 registered?

SSV 889 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is SSV 889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSV 889 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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