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PF05 RVX

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,871 mi
Last recorded114,871 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 RVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,871 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,577 miles

major oil leak on transmission

Fail 23 Nov 2017 105,577 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

major oil leak on transmission

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,472 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,068 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,656 miles

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion on faces

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,095 miles

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,246 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,157 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 25,157 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,115 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 14,614 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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PF05 RVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF05 RVX, 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 PF05 RVX registered?

PF05 RVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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