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RA55 VYW

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,109 mi
Last recorded104,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 104,109 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 104,107 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,380 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 95,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside, braking and suspension components heavy with surface rust

Fail 10 Dec 2019 97,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP lamp turned off with code reader (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

underside, braking and suspension components heavy with surface rust

Pass 17 Jan 2018 91,126 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 87,517 miles

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 May 2014 84,900 miles

front tyres heavily perished

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 30 May 2013 80,519 miles

rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 75,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

nearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit

nearside headlight top bracket broke but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

nearside wiper slightly inefficient

offside front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

nearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit

nearside headlight top bracket broke but not insecure

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

nearside wiper slightly inefficient

offside front tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre has slight cuts on inner wall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,962 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 62,306 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,332 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 VYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

RA55 VYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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