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RA55 VYZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,037 mi
Last recorded79,037 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 79,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,750 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,217 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2020 61,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 61,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high cannot adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 52,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 52,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 51,433 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 51,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 51,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front mounted arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front mounted arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted , obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,091 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking TO REAR (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted , obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,099 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 45,099 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,385 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 31,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 28,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,436 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,810 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 16,809 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 14,690 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 VYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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