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N8 RPF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 RPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,021 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has very slight leak/ Corroded & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has very slight leak/ Corroded & deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,900 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,900 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,206 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 78,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly/ on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 75,733 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,405 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,481 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,290 miles

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

Passenger air bag off

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 66,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall/ 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Passenger air bag off

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,718 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,035 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,212 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,523 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,523 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,199 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,293 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 21,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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N8 RPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N8 RPF, 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 N8 RPF registered?

N8 RPF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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