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P1 RAS

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 RAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 128,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 126,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 124,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,045 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 117,323 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,324 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 108,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 108,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,155 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2016 97,154 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,357 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,509 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 73,509 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,916 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,246 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,994 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on outside edge

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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P1 RAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P1 RAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P1 RAS?

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What year was P1 RAS registered?

P1 RAS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is P1 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P1 RAS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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