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MK55 RKY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,379 mi
Last recorded168,379 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 RKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 168,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 - worn on edges and slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 168,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225-40-18 - worn on edges and slight damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 162,642 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

brake pipe covered by undertray unable to fully inspect

power steering pump noisy but no signs of leaking from pump

srs light reset stayed off on road test and retest.

unable to fully inspect boot (boot full)

Fail 10 Sep 2019 162,642 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

brake pipe covered by undertray unable to fully inspect

unable to fully inspect boot (boot full)

Pass 6 Sep 2018 155,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 147,764 miles

Offside Front tyre srubbing

Offside Rear bulb warring lamp on lamps ok

parking brake travell

Pass 8 Sep 2016 139,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 135,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking pad missing

outer sill covers fitted only partial check

Pass 20 Sep 2013 114,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front n/s jacking point block missing

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

front brake disc vent holes blocked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 93,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn low advise change soon

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 20 Sep 2010 83,164 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 66,382 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,906 miles

front discs worn/ rear pads getting low

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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MK55 RKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK55 RKY, 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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MK55 RKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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