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RD55 ROG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD55 ROG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 69,055 miles

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate but readable

Signs of corrosion on both sides front brake discs inner surfaces not excessive.

Signs of heavy surface corrosion on exhaust.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,055 miles

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate but readable

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

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

Signs of corrosion on both sides front brake discs inner surfaces not excessive.

Signs of heavy surface corrosion on exhaust.

Fail 13 Dec 2014 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,881 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 59,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 7 Dec 2013 59,877 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,926 miles

offside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 47,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,786 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,657 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 34,657 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 24,075 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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RD55 ROG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RD55 ROG, 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 RD55 ROG registered?

RD55 ROG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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