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RF55 XEZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,737 mi
Last recorded74,737 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,737 miles

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

Offside front inner track rod joint has play

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2016 74,737 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front inner track rod joint has play

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,449 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriortated

Offside Front slight play in inner track rod

Offside Front thrust arm bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose deteriortated

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2014 65,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 7 Dec 2013 60,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on.

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 48,153 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,918 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)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,464 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,221 miles

cut's in n/s/front tyre sidewall advise

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RF55 XEZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF55 XEZ, 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 RF55 XEZ registered?

RF55 XEZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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