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L9 RPP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,096 mi
Last recorded48,096 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 RPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 48,096 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 47,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 47,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,443 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 47,067 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 46,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,768 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,196 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,414 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,472 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,616 miles

fitted plastic covers on underside of vehicle prevent full inspection of some items

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,557 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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L9 RPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L9 RPP, 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 L9 RPP registered?

L9 RPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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