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RK55 SZY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 116,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,685 miles

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

advise nsf mirror indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 106,732 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 106,732 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Fail 7 Sep 2012 101,249 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,173 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 78,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,469 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 SZY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

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

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The MOT history for RK55 SZY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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