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R2 DSR

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,281 mi
Last recorded116,281 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 DSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 116,281 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,884 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 115,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive showing on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 115,503 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive showing on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,200 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 113,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 111,788 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 111,788 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,748 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,875 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2014 66,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 54,088 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 27,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,603 miles

Light damage to NSF tyre side wall not through to canvas

NSR tyre down to 3mm

Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,603 miles

Light damage to NSF tyre side wall not through to canvas

NSR tyre down to 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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R2 DSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R2 DSR, 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 R2 DSR registered?

R2 DSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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