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DV55 RDO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,618 mi
Last recorded182,618 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 182,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 182,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn clamping bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 177,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 167,739 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 167,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 148,127 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

stone chips in screen

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,149 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit and cracked and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 137,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit and cracked and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,149 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,581 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 107,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 102,728 miles

Drive belt perished

Lamp pattern weak

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

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

Offside front tyre inner wall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Drive belt perished

Lamp pattern weak

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

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

Offside front tyre inner wall perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,778 miles

Drive belt perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Offside front tyre valve perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,035 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 73,395 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,750 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 55,843 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 55,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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DV55 RDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DV55 RDO, 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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DV55 RDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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