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RA55 VYN

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 101,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin beyond service limits approx 2mm replace now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 92,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 92,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 92,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,577 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 91,801 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 91,801 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 91,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 91,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,797 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,134 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 87,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 87,134 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,054 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,270 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,206 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,799 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 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 RA55 VYN, 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 RA55 VYN registered?

RA55 VYN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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