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R800 RCP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,443 mi
Last recorded79,443 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 RCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 79,443 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

under tray covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2026 79,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 79,365 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

suspension component's corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2024 79,342 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

suspension component's corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,413 miles

under body/engine covers fittd

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,247 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,692 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,418 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2015 69,209 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 67,089 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 67,089 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,088 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,693 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,514 miles

both front tyres are worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,633 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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R800 RCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R800 RCP, 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 R800 RCP registered?

R800 RCP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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