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SH55 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz Clk

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,599 mi
Last recorded41,599 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk52,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 41,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,978 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,172 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 29,205 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 29,204 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 25,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2017 19,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 15,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 11,660 miles

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

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

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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SH55 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,645 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 SH55 AMG, 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 14 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 SH55 AMG registered?

SH55 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is SH55 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 AMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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