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RK55 TCY

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,506 mi
Last recorded139,506 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 139,506 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 128,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 198,770 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 187,467 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 184,223 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 184,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 179,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 109,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,494 miles

Offside Rear low effort hand brake

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 105,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear low effort hand brake

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 82,004 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 72,126 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,577 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

engine management light on.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,338 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,064 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK55 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

RK55 TCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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