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RF05 CLK

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,227 mi
Last recorded124,227 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 CLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 117,259 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 107,965 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,772 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 145/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,760 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 145/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,865 miles

all four tyres getting low on edges also n/s has kerb damage

all rear suspension arms - bushes perishing and deteriorating

chip in zone a and zone b of windscreen but not seriously affecting drivers view

n/s o/s front braking bushes getting weak

n/s rear metal brake pipe rusty

o/s front metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2018 85,663 miles

all four tyres getting to get very low on edges

chips in windscreen

covers on outer sills

kerb damage to n/s front tyre

n/s o/s front braking bushes starting to get weak

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

slight lip front and rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,642 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 79,562 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 71,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 61,608 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,243 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 33,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RF05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF05 CLK, 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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RF05 CLK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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