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RA05 ATA

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 ATA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 149,811 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 148,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,708 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 141,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 134,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,694 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 119,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,935 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2018 115,618 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished/sidewalls cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished/sidewalls cracking

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,570 miles

Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 83,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 28 Aug 2014 83,720 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,826 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE AND OF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES SUGGSET GEOMETRY CHECK FRONT PADS WORN 80% REAR PADS WORN 70%

Fail 29 Aug 2013 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE AND OF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES SUGGSET GEOMETRY CHECK FRONT PADS WORN 80% REAR PADS WORN 70%

Pass 25 Aug 2012 65,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,375 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,757 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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RA05 ATA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RA05 ATA, 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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RA05 ATA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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