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RF05 EPY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,594 mi
Last recorded208,594 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 208,594 miles

hand brake light stays on

Pass 9 Jun 2017 199,986 miles

Slight misting both sides headlight covers

Pass 3 Jun 2016 192,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 192,095 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 181,424 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 181,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 174,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 156,485 miles

both rear flexible brake pipes just starting to get perished.

brakes as original advisory sheet.

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 155,933 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear flexible brake pipes just starting to get perished.

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 134,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,762 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs starting to get worn.

undertrays fitted to underneath of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2010 90,931 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,220 miles

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

rear tyres close to wear bands

Pass 2 May 2008 52,771 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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RF05 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF05 EPY, 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 RF05 EPY registered?

RF05 EPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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