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RA55 VZF

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,213 mi
Last recorded175,213 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 175,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 156,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,466 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 111,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 111,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,652 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 65,496 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 61,759 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 55,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 44,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,487 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 VZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

RA55 VZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RA55 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VZF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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