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R44 RNF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,679 mi
Last recorded120,679 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 120,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,598 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 102,895 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all under-neath has corrosion on sub-frame/arms/shocks/linkage/integral body

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 98,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,484 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread very close to wear limit - tyre close to its end of life (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges of rear tyres starting to wear low on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure Directional tyre fitted incorrectly on vehicle. (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread very close to wear limit - tyre close to its end of life (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both inner edges of rear tyres starting to wear low on tread. (4.1.E.1)

Starter battery flat at time of test.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,847 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,331 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 71,727 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 59,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 44,841 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS SLIGHTLY ADRIFT I WOULD RECCOMEND SECUREING. IT IS NOT IN A CONDITION WHERE IT IS LIKELY TO FALL OFF.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 24,016 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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R44 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R44 RNF, 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 R44 RNF registered?

R44 RNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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