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L222 RDM

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 RDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 105,065 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,208 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 101,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,714 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 92,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,055 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and engine bay covers restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays and engine bay covers fitted restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,419 miles

plastic under trays fitted restricting the inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,133 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 72,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,236 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat n/s/r visual belt check done

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,011 miles

SRS system defective

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,857 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,127 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 25 Sep 2007 13,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,028 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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L222 RDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L222 RDM, 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 L222 RDM registered?

L222 RDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is L222 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 RDM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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