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RA05 XAO

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,296 mi
Last recorded216,296 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 216,296 miles

Front stone chip.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 214,775 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 214,758 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 212,368 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt in poor condition

Fail 14 Aug 2020 212,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2019 204,473 miles

Front tyres wearing to edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 195,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 185,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 172,210 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 172,210 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front has wear to outer edge of tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 161,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 150,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 150,836 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,617 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 137,617 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 126,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 113,113 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 96,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,519 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 61,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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 XAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RA05 XAO, 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 RA05 XAO registered?

RA05 XAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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