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5836 RU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,897 mi
Last recorded84,897 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5836 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 84,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 84,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,772 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 83,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,467 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 82,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,793 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,387 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,657 miles

rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit - 2mm

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 46,103 miles

Offside front tyre has various cracks on inner sidewall + worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,222 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,788 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 38,787 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,054 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,861 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,856 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALLS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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5836 RU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 5836 RU, 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 5836 RU registered?

5836 RU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is 5836 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5836 RU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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