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RJ55 UWG

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2016

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing not working (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer control missing not working (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both side (8.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under tray fitted

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 102,047 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 102,047 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2013 85,453 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 85,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 53,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 43,875 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,875 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 38,092 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 8 Nov 2008 31,532 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 UWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ55 UWG, 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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RJ55 UWG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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