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SY05 FDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,863 mi
Last recorded57,863 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 57,863 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 43,073 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 13 May 2019 36,783 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 35,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 34,550 miles

undertray covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 33,189 miles

under bonnet covers fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 31,459 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 21 May 2014 30,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 28,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,514 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,300 miles

Advise front brake discs thin

Advise unable to check fully all four inner arches plus 90% of under body panels and under engine bay due to the above.

Pass 18 May 2010 19,602 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 10,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,284 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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SY05 FDO 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 100%.

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 SY05 FDO, 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

How do I check the history of SY05 FDO?

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What year was SY05 FDO registered?

SY05 FDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is SY05 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 FDO shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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