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RK05 DFC

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to water ingress on led lights (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 87,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to water ingress on led lights (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

appears to be fuel pipe clip missing from fuel filter but not leaking or insucure

Fail 22 Jul 2019 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

appears to be fuel pipe clip missing from fuel filter but not leaking or insucure

Pass 19 Jul 2018 77,536 miles

exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 18 Jul 2018 77,356 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,029 miles

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

exhaust support weld broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Jul 2017 73,966 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust support weld broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,374 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,965 miles

slight play o/s/steering rack arm.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 53,055 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,357 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,237 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 44,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,793 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)

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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RK05 DFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK05 DFC, 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 RK05 DFC registered?

RK05 DFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RK05 DFC safe to buy?

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