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RA55 EWU

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 EWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,400 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Offside Front Headlamp poor image

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades slight smearing

Offside Front Headlamp poor image

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,031 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 95,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 72,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,225 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 60,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 52,638 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 52,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,674 miles

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)

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 EWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA55 EWU?

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What year was RA55 EWU registered?

RA55 EWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is RA55 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 EWU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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