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RJ55 UVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,996 miles

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,394 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2023 49,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 49,328 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,543 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,754 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 46,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,080 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn edges

Pass 7 Nov 2017 43,064 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge perished outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,097 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,097 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,003 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 25,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,237 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,747 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 14,512 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 3 Nov 2008 9,965 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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RJ55 UVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 RJ55 UVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ55 UVE registered?

RJ55 UVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is RJ55 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 UVE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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