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N30 RDP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,220 mi
Last recorded174,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 RDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 174,220 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheels. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 158,867 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 158,867 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 135,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,279 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,643 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 94,643 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,984 miles

Central windscreen slight damage

Nearside Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 74,984 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central windscreen slight damage

Nearside Rear park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,699 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 35,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 33,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 30,485 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 26,768 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 24,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,626 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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N30 RDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N30 RDP, 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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N30 RDP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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