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FY55 RWE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,162 mi
Last recorded101,162 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,162 miles

Undercover Fitted

Pass 14 May 2025 95,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 84,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 84,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 84,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Nearside Rear tyre has light cracking in outer wall

Offside Front tyre has light cracking in outer treads

Offside Rear tyre has light cracking in outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,740 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,375 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 73,704 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,704 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

movement in osf wheel bearing / front tyres worn on outer edge / osr disc slightly scored / cant see rear springs fully / rear tyres worn unevenly and wearing low

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

movement in osf wheel bearing / front tyres worn on outer edge / osr disc slightly scored / cant see rear springs fully / rear tyres worn unevenly and wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,579 miles

signs of uneven werness to front tyres / front discs lipped & osf inner pad lining look deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 47,579 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

signs of uneven werness to front tyres / front discs lipped & osf inner pad lining look deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,416 miles

both rear parking brake efforts low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,584 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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FY55 RWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY55 RWE, 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 FY55 RWE registered?

FY55 RWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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