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RA55 EWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,381 mi
Last recorded130,381 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 EWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 130,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 130,377 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,982 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,016 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,188 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,863 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,658 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,523 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,505 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 63,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,337 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,410 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f brake flexi pipe slightly twisted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,288 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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RA55 EWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA55 EWJ, 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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RA55 EWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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