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E5 RNB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,385 mi
Last recorded193,385 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 RNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 193,385 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

car is covered with underseal paint

Pass 20 Feb 2025 186,342 miles

Central Front bonnet stays in-op

rear camber arms corroded both sides

Fail 12 Feb 2025 186,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front bonnet stays in-op

rear camber arms corroded both sides

Pass 12 Feb 2024 179,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 170,619 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 158,194 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 147,572 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 147,572 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,198 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 130,506 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,587 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 126,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 107,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/f lower rear ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/f lower rear ball joint

Fail 1 Oct 2014 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,339 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 68,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 62,480 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2012 62,480 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2011 53,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,418 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 46,418 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,320 miles

child seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

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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E5 RNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E5 RNB, 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 E5 RNB registered?

E5 RNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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