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RK55 SZP

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,679 mi
Last recorded78,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 SZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,679 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Rubber missing. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 77,040 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,976 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 72,976 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not fully release resulting in excessive rear brake bind (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 71,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,387 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 66,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,937 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,935 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,039 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 22,891 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 12 Aug 2011 16,898 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 12,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,173 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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RK55 SZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RK55 SZP, 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 RK55 SZP registered?

RK55 SZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RK55 SZP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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