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L222 RMB

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,654 mi
Last recorded126,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 RMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,654 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 126,517 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2022 124,849 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 122,938 miles

under body/engin covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 121,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 121,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 118,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body /engine covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2018 116,792 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 114,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 112,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 110,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 106,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 106,388 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 103,372 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)

Fail 14 May 2013 103,372 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 98,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 90,381 miles

Rear tyres are starting to wear low.

Pass 18 May 2010 72,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,956 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 RMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RMB, 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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L222 RMB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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